atoke
noun
\ˈaˌtōk, ˈā-\
Definition of atoke
-s
: the anterior sexless part of certain polychaete worms from which grows the sexual portion — compare epitoke
atokous
less commonlyatocous
\ˈatəkəs\ oratokal
\-kəl\ adjectiveExplore M-W
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Origin and Etymology of atoke
Greek atokos without offspring, from a- 2a- + tokos childbirth, offspring; akin to Greek teknon child
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