Having or characterized by several mouths or openings.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in George Scrope (1797–1876), geologist and political economist. From poly- + -stomatous. With the use in quot. 1825 compare French polystome.
Definition of polystomatous in US English:
polystomatous
adjective
Zoology
Having or characterized by several mouths or openings.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in George Scrope (1797–1876), geologist and political economist. From poly- + -stomatous. With the use in quot. 1825 compare French polystome.