aglyphodont
|a-gly-pho-dont|
C2
/əˈɡlɪfəˌdɒnt/
lacking grooved fangs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglyphodont' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aglyphos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'glyphos' meant 'carving or groove.'
Historical Evolution
'aglyphos' transformed into the modern English word 'aglyphodont' to describe snakes without grooved fangs.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without grooves,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking grooved or hollow fangs.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a type of snake that lacks grooved or hollow fangs.
The aglyphodont snake is non-venomous.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 08:36