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Definition of arthrous in English:

arthrous

Pronunciation /ˈɑːθrəs/

adjective

Grammar

  • Of a Greek noun: used with the article. Opposed to anarthrous.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in George Faber (1773–1854), Church of England clergyman and religious writer. From ancient Greek ἄρθρον joint, (in grammar) the article + -ous.