monoprion

adjective

mono·​pri·​on
variants or monoprionid
-ənə̇d
or monoprionidian
-¦nidēən
: of, relating to, or being graptolites that have cells on one side of the stem only

Word History

Etymology

monoprion from mon- + Greek priōn saw; monoprionid from mon- + Greek priōn + English -id; monoprionidian from mon- + Greek priōn + English -id + -ian

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“Monoprion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monoprion. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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