adelocodonic

adjective

ade·​lo·​co·​don·​ic
ə-¦dē-lə-kə-¦dä-nik,
¦a-də-(ˌ)lō-
zoology
: remaining attached and developing no umbrella
used of sexual zooids of certain hydroids
opposed to phanerocodonic

Word History

Etymology

adel- + Greek kōdōn bell + English -ic

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adelocodonic was in 1864

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near adelocodonic

Cite this Entry

“Adelocodonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adelocodonic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!