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† ˈtanystome Ent. Obs. [a. F. tanystome, f. Gr. τανύ-ειν to stretch + στόµα mouth.] A fly of Latreille's second family of Diptera, Tanystomata, including the gad-flies and their allies. Hence † taˈnystomate, † taˈnystomine, † taˈnystomous adjs. Obs.
1860Mayne Expos. Lex., Tanystomus..long-mouthed; applied to a Family..of the Diptera: tanystomous. |