Urocoptis
noun
Uro·cop·tis
Definition of Urocoptis
: a large genus (the type of the family Urocoptidae of the order Pulmona) of land snails of southern Florida, the West Indies, and Mexico found only on limestone cliffs and outcrops
People Are Reading
There's more!
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!
Origin and Etymology of urocoptis
New Latin, from 2ur- + -coptis (from Greek koptein to cut off) — more at capon
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up Urocoptis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!