ringent
adjective
rin·gent
ˈrinjənt
1
: having the lips widely separated and gaping like an open mouth
ringent corolla
2
: gaping irregularly
the ringent valves of various bivalves
Word History
Etymology
Latin ringent-, ringens, present participle of ringi to open the mouth, show the teeth
- predecessor
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- Predentata
- predeparture
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