CHAETOGNATHAN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does chaetognathan mean? 

• CHAETOGNATHAN (adjective)
  The adjective CHAETOGNATHAN has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to arrowworms

  Familiarity information: CHAETOGNATHAN used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CHAETOGNATHAN (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to arrowworms

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

chaetognathan; chaetognathous

Pertainym:

Chaetognatha (arrowworms: a group of small active transparent marine worms)

Derivation:

Chaetognatha (arrowworms: a group of small active transparent marine worms)