释义 |
siphon- combining form of Gr. σίϕων before vowels (cf. siphono-), occurring in a few terms of Zool. and Bot., of doubtful currency in English, as siphonanth, siphon-anthous, siphon-apter, siphon-apterous. See also siphonapteran a.
1858Mayne Expos. Lex. (Siphonanthous, Siphonapterous). 1895Funk's Stand. Dict. |