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RIBBONY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ribbony mean?
• RIBBONY (adjective)
The adjective RIBBONY has 1 sense:
1. long and thin; resembling a ribbon
Familiarity information: RIBBONY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Long and thin; resembling a ribbon
Synonyms:
ribbonlike; ribbony
Context example:
ribbonlike noodles
Similar:
thin (of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section)
Derivation:
ribbon (notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming)
ribbon (any long object resembling a thin line)
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