chaetognath

See also: chætognath

English

Alternative forms

• chætognath

Etymology

Ancient Greek χαίτη (khaítē, “flowing hair”) + γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”). By surface analysis, chaeto- +‎ -gnath (compare -gnathous).

Noun

chaetognath (plural chaetognaths)

1. Any of several marine worms of the phylum Chaetognatha.

Synonyms

• arrow worm

Translations

arrow worm — see arrow worm

Anagrams

• gnathotheca