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CHAETOGNATHOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does chaetognathous mean?
• CHAETOGNATHOUS (adjective)
The adjective CHAETOGNATHOUS has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to arrowworms
Familiarity information: CHAETOGNATHOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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)
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