Paxillosa

plural noun

Pax·​il·​lo·​sa

ˌpaksəˈlōsə

in some especially former classifications

: an order that comprises starfishes with dorsal paxillae and is sometimes retained as a suborder of Phanerozonia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from neuter plural of (assumed) New Latin paxillosus, from New Latin paxilla + Latin -osus -ose

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!