acraspedote

1 of 2

adjective (1)

acras·​pe·​dote

(ˈ)ā-ˈkra-spə-ˌdōt

: of or relating to the division Acraspeda

acraspedote

2 of 2

adjective (2)

acras·​pe·​dote

(ˈ)ā-ˈkra-spə-ˌdōt

of the segments of a tapeworm

: not overlapping

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

New Latin Acraspeda + English -ote

Adjective (2)

a- entry 2 + craspedote

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1873, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1949, in the meaning defined above

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