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suctorial Definition

suc·to·rial (suk tôrē əl)

adjective

  1. of or adapted for sucking or suction
  2. having organs used for sucking

Etymology: < ModL suctorius < L suctus (see suction) + -al

suctorial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • mouthpart: The larvae are carnivorous, with biting or suctorial mouthparts.

Browse dictionary entries near suctorial

  1. suction pump
  2. suction cup
  3. suction
  4. sucrose
  5. sucre
  6. sucrase
  7. suckling
  8. suckler
  9. suckle
  10. sucking louse
  1. Sudan
  2. Sudan grass
  3. Sudanic
  4. sudarium
  5. sudatorium
  6. sudatory
  7. Sudbury
  8. sudd
  9. sudden
  10. sudden death