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gnathostegite

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
gnathoste-gite
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One of a pair of broad plates, developed from the outer maxillipeds of crabs, and forming a cover for the other organs in the mouth.

Etymology

From gnatho- + Ancient Greek στέγω (stégō, “to cover”) + -ite.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

gnathostegites (plural)

Questions

What does gnathostegite mean?
One of a pair of broad plates, developed from the outer maxillipeds of crabs, and forming a cover for the other organs in the mouth.
Where does gnathostegite come from?
From gnatho- + Ancient Greek στέγω (stégō, “to cover”) + -ite.

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