Glossiphonia

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γλῶσσᾰ (glôssă, “tongue”) +‎ Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”) +‎ -ia.

Coined by scientist, fl. 1816 - 1840 James Rawlins Johnson in 1816.

Pronunciation

  • English: (US) IPA(key): /ˌɡlɑ.sɪˈfoʊ.ni.ə/
    • Rhymes: -oʊniə

Proper noun

Glossiphonia f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Glossiphoniidae – certain annelid leeches.

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