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Tomistoma

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To·​mis·​to·​ma | \ təˈmistəmə \

Definition of Tomistoma

: a genus of Malayan crocodilians resembling the gavials

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History and Etymology for Tomistoma

New Latin, from Greek tomos cutting, sharp (from temnein to cut) + New Latin -i- + -stoma;

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“Tomistoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tomistoma. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.

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