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Word: Epistome
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century. In some forms from French épistome
Definition:
In various invertebrates, especially arthropods: a plate, process, or other structure lying above or in front of the mouth.
Variant Forms:
- epistoma
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