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hypoglottis

[ hahy-puh-glot-is ]

noun

  1. Anatomy. the underside of the tongue.
  2. Pathology. ranula.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hypoglottis1

From the Greek word Dzōٳí, dating back to 1650–60. See hypo-, glottis
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Example Sentences

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A. dasyglottis, 6 in., has bluish-purple flowers in August and September; and A. monspessulanus, 8 in., crimson-purple in July; while A. hypoglottis, 6 in., produces in summer compact heads of pretty flowers, which are either purple or white.

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Hypoglottis: a sclerite inserted between rectum and labium in many Coleopteran.

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Hypoglottis: the under surface of the tongue = hypoglottis.

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Astragalus Hypoglottis.—A hardy deciduous trailing plant, producing purple flowers in July.

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Astragalus Lotoides.—This pretty little trailer is of the same height as A. Hypoglottis, and merely requires the same treatment.

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