kalvollista

Kalvollista is a Finnish adjective meaning membranous or thin-walled, typically describing structures that are primarily composed of a membrane or have a membrane-like boundary. It is formed from kalvo “membrane” with the adjectival suffix -llista, and is used mainly in scientific or descriptive prose rather than everyday speech.

Usage and context: In biology and anatomy, kalvollista describes tissue layers or boundaries that are delicate and flexible, such as mucous membranes or thin epidermal layers. In botany, it can refer to seed coats or fruit walls with a membranous character. The term is relatively rare in modern Finnish and appears mainly in specialized texts; more common alternatives in everyday writing include kalvomainen or phrases built around limakalvo and other membrane-related terms.

Attestation and status: Kalvollista is not widely attested in standard dictionaries and is considered technical or historical in many contexts. When a precise meaning is required, writers typically use more common expressions such as kalvon kaltaista, limakalvomainen, or other membrane-related compounds, depending on the exact context.

See also: kalvo, kalvomainen, limakalvo.