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LEANNESS

\lˈiːnnəs], \lˈiːnnəs], \l_ˈiː_n_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of LEANNESS

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
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1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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the property of having little body fat

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the property of having little body fat

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A state of insufficient flesh on the body usually defined as having a body weight less than skeletal and physical standards.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Want of flesh; want of fat; thinness.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Condition of being lean; thinness; want of flesh; meagreneas;â€” in Scripture, want of spiritual grace and joy.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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