slitlike en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English slit Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-West Germanic *-līk Old English -līċ Middle English -like English -like English slitlike From slit + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling a slit.
Mantle extends from a slit-like opening and completely covers the shell.
2001, Julian Sprung, “Cowries”, in Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide, page 110:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more slitlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most slitlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |