hypostoma

noun

hy·​pos·​to·​ma
hīˈpästəmə,
hə̇ˈ-
plural hypostomas
-məz
or hypostomata
ˌ⸗⸗ at hypo- +ˈstōmətə

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from hypo- + -stoma

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“Hypostoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypostoma. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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