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appendages

appendages is the plural of appendage.

Meaning of appendage

Noun

appendage (plural appendages)

  1. An external body part that projects from the body.
    • bodily appendage
    Synonyms:
    extremity, member
  2. A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.
    • The small building was added as an appendage to the main structure.
  3. A part that is joined to something larger.
    • He disliked being treated as a mere appendage to the committee.
    Synonyms:
    appendix, annex

Phrases with appendages

Questions about appendages

What is appendages the plural of?
Appendages is the plural of appendage.

Words near appendages in the dictionary

  1. appendage
  2. appendageal
  3. appendaged
  4. appendageless
  5. appendagelike
  6. appendages
  7. appendagitis
  8. appendance
  9. appendances
  10. appendancies
  11. appendancy

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