# theront

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The stage where a tomite elongates (swims away) after being released from the cyst.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek θήρ (thḗr, “beast, fantastic animal”) + -ont.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/theront