See Also: symphylan(dictionary)

symphylan (iou)



symphylan adjective & noun. L19.
[from mod. Latin symphyla (see below), formed as SYM- + Greek phule, phulon tribe, race: see -AN.]
Zoology.
A. adjective. Of or pertaining to the small myriapod class Symphyla, whose members resemble small whitish centipedes but lack eyes and poison claws, and show some affinities with insects. L19.
b. noun. A myriapod of this class. M20.
Also symphylid adjective & noun M20.