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radula

Pronunciation: /ˈradjʊlə/
Definition of radula

noun (plural radulae /-liː/)

Zoology
  • (in a mollusc) a rasp-like structure of tiny teeth used for scraping food particles off a surface and drawing them into the mouth.

Derivatives

radular

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin, literally 'scraper', from radere 'to scrape'

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