GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Fragile , a. [L. fragilis, from frangere to break; cf. F. fragile. See Break, v. t., and cf. Frail, a.] Easily broken; brittle; frail; delicate; easily destroyed.
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   The state of ivy is tough, and not fragile.
   Bacon.
   Syn. -- Brittle; infirm; weak; frail; frangible; slight.
   -- Frag"ile*ly, adv.
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