Gymnoglossa

plural noun

Gym·​no·​glos·​sa

-ˈgläsə,

-lȯsə

in some classifications

: a division of Pectinibranchia comprising gastropods lacking jaws or radula

gymnoglossate

¦⸗(ˌ)⸗¦gläsə̇t

-ȯs-

-ˌsāt

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from gymn- + -glossa

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