chaetognath en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek χαίτη (khaítē, “flowing hair”) + γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”). By surface analysis, chaeto- + -gnath (compare -gnathous).
Meanings
- Any of several marine worms of the phylum Chaetognatha.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chaetognaths | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| chætognath | alternative | lexicographic |