Platinstoma
Meaning of the word
Platinstoma is a male noun that refers to an opening or slot at the bottom of the face of some animals, such as fish and reptiles.
Origin of the word
The word “Platistoma” originates in the Greek “Platys” (broad) and “Stom” (mouth), meaning literally “wide mouth”.
Word adverbs
There are no specific adverbs related to the word “Platistoma”.
Conjunctions of the word
There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “Platistoma”.
Synonyms of the word
Some synonym words of “Platistoma” are: wide mouth, mandibular slit, jaw opening.
Word Definitions
- Opening or slit at the bottom of the face of some animals.
Phrases that the word applies
– The fish has a well-developed platinistoma to capture its prey.
– The snake uses its platinistoma to swallow its whole prey.
Examples of the word in text
The biologist carefully observed the fish’s platinistoma to identify its species.
The Marine Turtle has a Platinstoma that facilitates the capture of food in the ocean.
Rhymes with the word
Words that rhyme with “Plati -Path”: aroma, diploma, language, sum, Rome.
Anagrams with the word
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