phaneroglossal

English

Etymology

From phanero- + Ancient Greek γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue”) + -al.

Adjective

phaneroglossal (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Having a conspicuous tongue.
    phaneroglossal reptiles.

References

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