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tubinarial

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tu·​bi·​nar·​i·​al
variants: or less commonly tubinarine \ -​)rə̇n , -​)ˌrīn \

Definition of tubinarial

1 : having the nostrils tubular
2 : of or relating to the Procellariiformes

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History and Etymology for tubinarial

New Latin Tubinares + English -ial or -ine

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“Tubinarial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tubinarial. Accessed 15 Aug. 2020.

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