cylicostome

cylicostome
\\ˈsilə̇(ˌ)kōˌstōm\ noun (-s)
Etymology: New Latin Cylicostomum genus of worms, from Greek kylik-, kylix cup + New Latin -stomum; akin to Greek kalyx calix, bud — more at chalice
: any of several small nematode worms (family Strongylidae) infesting the digestive tract of horses and other equines — called also small strongyle; compare strongyle

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • cylicostome — cyl·i·co·stome …   English syllables

  • small strongyle — noun : cylicostome …   Useful english dictionary

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