Bony (adjective)

1. Having a lot of bones or being characterized by bones that are visible or prominent.
2. Being thin and having visible bones.

Origin:

The word bony comes from the old english "ban" which means bone. it refers to having a lot of bones or being characterized by bones that are visible or prominent.

Examples:

1. The horse had a bony, undernourished appearance.
2. The old dog's bony frame was visible under its fur.
3. The bony fish had little meat on its bones.
4. The bony hand reached out from under the blanket.
5. The bony structure of the skull was clearly visible.