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Achilous

A-chi′lous

,
Adj.
[Gr.
ἀ
priv. + [GREEK] lip.]
(Bot.)
Without a lip.

Definition 2024

achilous

achilous

English

Adjective

achilous ‎(not comparable)

  1. (botany, anatomy) without a lip.

See also

  • chichiface

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀ- ‎(a-, “not”) + χεῖλος ‎(kheîlos, “lip”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌeɪˈkaɪləs/

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