solenoglyphous

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adjective

Having nublike maxillae each supporting a single hollow fang that points posteriorly, the mouth opening wide so that the fang swings into position to inject venom deeply.

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Meanings

adjectivesolenoglyphous (not comparable)
  1. not comparableHaving nublike maxillae each supporting a single hollow fang that points posteriorly, the mouth opening wide so that the fang swings into position to inject venom deeply.

Origin

From solenoglyph + -ous.

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APA

solenoglyphous. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/solenoglyphous

MLA

“solenoglyphous.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/solenoglyphous. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “solenoglyphous,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/solenoglyphous.

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