vomerine

/vɒˈmɪəraɪn, vɑː-/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the vomer bone in the skull

“The vomerine prong on the animal’s skull helped it to tear flesh.”

2. noun

a pair of prongs on the lower jaw of some animals, especially the male of certain species of wasps and bees, used for grasping and tearing prey

“The female bee used the vomerine of her mate to gather food for their nest.”

Synonyms

  • vomer-like
  • vomerous

Antonyms

  • none