"bonelessness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From boneless + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|boneless|ness}} boneless + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bonelessness (uncountable)
  1. The state or quality of being boneless. Tags: uncountable
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