epistomal

English

Etymology

From epistome +‎ -al.

Adjective

epistomal (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to an epistome.
   • 1969, William Procuronoff Stephen, The Biology and External Morphology of Bees, Agricultural Experiment Station, Oregon State University:

     That portion of the frons below the supra-antennal area and above the epistomal suture is referred to as the supraelypeal area.

Anagrams

• Ptolemais