phaneroglossal

English

Etymology

From phanero- + Ancient Greek γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue”) + -al.

Adjective

phaneroglossal (not comparable)

1. (zoology) Having a conspicuous tongue.

   phaneroglossal reptiles.

References

• “phaneroglossal”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.