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epitoke

noun
ep·​i·​toke | \ ˈepəˌtōk\
plural -s

Definition of epitoke

: the posterior sexual part of various polychaete worms that develops from the anterior sexless part — compare atoke

Other Words from epitoke

epitokous or epitocous \ ə̇ˈpitəkəs , (ˈ)e¦p-​ \ adjective

History and Etymology for epitoke

Greek epitokos fruitful, from epi- + -tokos (from tiktein to bear)

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