typhlopid
/ˈtɪfloʊpɪd/Definitions
1. adjective
Relating to or resembling a typhlopid snake, especially a burrowing snake with a short tail.
“The researchers studied the typhlopid characteristics of the newly discovered snake species.”
2. noun
A type of snake, especially a burrowing snake with a short tail, that belongs to the family Typhlopidae.
“The zookeeper handled the typhlopid with care, admiring its unique features.”