sub-cheliform

che·li·form

[kee-luh-fawrm, kel-uh-]
adjective
shaped like a chela.

Origin:
1790–1800; cheli- + -form

sub·che·li·form, adjective
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cheliform (ˈkiːlɪˌfɔːm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
shaped like a chela; pincer-like

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Sub-cheliform is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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