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cyclostome

Syllabification: (cy·clo·stome)
Pronunciation: /ˈsīkləˌstōm/
Definition of cyclostome

noun

Zoology
  • an eellike, jawless vertebrate with a round sucking mouth, formerly included in a group with the lampreys and hagfishes.
    • Subclass Cyclostomata, now incorporated in the superclass Agnatha

Origin:

mid 19th century: from cyclo- + Greek stoma 'mouth'

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