# siphonostomatous

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Having the front edge of the aperture of the shell lengthened in the shape of a channel for the protection of the siphon; said of certain gastropods.

## Etymology
From siphono- + -stomatous.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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