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hylotomous

adjective
hy·​lot·​o·​mous | \ (ˈ)hī¦lätÉ™mÉ™s\

Definition of hylotomous

zoology
: cutting wood hylotomous insects

History and Etymology for hylotomous

Greek hylotomos, from hyl- + tomos cutting, sharp, from temnein to cut

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