belonoid

belonoid
\\ˈbeləˌnȯid\ adjective
Etymology: Greek belonoeidēs, from belonē needle + -eidēs -oid
: needlelike in shape : styloid

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/bel"euh noyd'/, adj.
[ < Gk belonoeidés, equiv. to belón(e) needle (akin to bélos arrow, dart) + -oeides -OID]

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  • belonoid — /bel euh noyd /, adj. needlelike; styloid. [ < Gk belonoeidés, equiv. to belón(e) needle (akin to bélos arrow, dart) + oeides OID] * * * …   Universalium

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