strongyle

English

Etymology

From a translingual taxonomic name derived from the generic name Strongylus, from Ancient Greek στρογγύλος (strongúlos, “round”). Doublet of Estrangelo.

Noun

strongyle (plural strongyles)

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strongyle

Wikipedia

1. A nematode worm of the family Strongylidae, often parasitic in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, especially horses
2. A monoaxon with a rounded end

Alternative forms

• strongyl

Derived terms

• tylostrongyle

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /stʁɔ̃.ʒil/

Noun

strongyle m (plural strongyles)

1. strongyle