oligomyodian

adjective

ol·​i·​go·​my·​o·​di·​an
¦älə̇gōˌmī¦ōdēən,
ə¦ligəˌ-
: having few syringeal muscles

Word History

Etymology

olig- + Greek myōdēs muscular (from mys mouse, muscle + -ōdēs -ode) + English -ian

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“Oligomyodian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oligomyodian. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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