Definition of Ribbony

1. Adjective. Long and thin; resembling a ribbon. "Ribbonlike noodles"

Exact synonyms: Ribbonlike
Similar to: Thin
Derivative terms: Ribbon, Ribbon

Definition of Ribbony

1. Adjective. Like ribbon. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ribbony

1. resembling ribbon [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ribbony

ribbon seals
ribbon snake
ribbon synapse
ribbon tree
ribbon worm
ribboned
ribbonfish
ribbonfishes
ribboning
ribbonless
ribbonlike
ribbonry
ribbons
ribbonwoods
ribbony (current term)
ribby
ribcage
ribcages
riberry
ribes
ribeye
ribeye steak
ribeye steaks
ribeyes
ribibes
ribible

Literary usage of Ribbony

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and (1902)
"4 ft. a, Quartz with ribbony streaks of sulphides ; 6, Calcite. ception that at Segen-Gottes silver-ores have been deposited between the two minerals last ..."

2. Transactions by American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, Metallurgical Society of AIME, Society of Mining Engineers of AIME., Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S.). (1902)
"4 ft. a, Quartz with ribbony streaks of sulphides ; 6, Calcite. ception that at Segen-Gottes silver-ores have been deposited between the two minerals last ..."

3. Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain (2000)
"... next, Bob knocked the Child's hat off, and the Child picked it up and kicked Bob's ribbony hat about six foot; Bob went and got it and said never mind, ..."

4. Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain (2000)
"... next, Bob knocked the Child's hat off, and the Child picked it up and kicked Bob's ribbony hat about six foot; Bob went and got it and said never mind, ..."

5. Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain (1899)
"... next, Bob knocked the Child's hat off, and the Child picked it up and kicked Bob's ribbony hat about six foot; Bob went and got it and said never mind, ..."

6. The Writings of Mark Twain [pseud.] by Mark Twain, Charles Dudley Warner (1903)
"... next, Bob knocked the Child's hat off, and the Child picked it up and kicked Bob's ribbony hat.about six foot; Bob went and got it and said never mind, ..."

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