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Opisthoglossa

plural noun
Opis·​tho·​glos·​sa | \ -lȯsə\

Definition of Opisthoglossa

: a division of Salientia comprising amphibians with the tongue attached in front and free behind

Other Words from Opisthoglossa

opisthoglossal \ ⸗¦⸗⸗¦gläsəl , -​lȯs-​ \ or opisthoglossate \ -​sə̇t , -​ˌsāt \ adjective

History and Etymology for Opisthoglossa

New Latin, from opisth- + -glossa

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