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Aglypha

plural noun
Ag·​ly·​pha | \ ˈa-glə-fə\

Definition of Aglypha

: a primary division of the family Colubridae, in its widest sense nearly or exactly coextensive with the Aglyphodonta of other classifications

First Known Use of Aglypha

1890, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Aglypha

New Latin, from Greek aglypha, neuter plural of aglyphos unhewn, from a- a- entry 2 + -glyphos (from glyphein to cut, hew) (to cut)

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