| 释义 |
typh·lop·i·dae
\tiˈfläpəˌdē\ noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Typhlop-, Typhlops, type genus (from Greek typhlōp-, typhlōps blind-eyed, from typhl- + -ōp-, ōps eye) + -idae — more at eye
: a widely distributed family of small burrowing snakes having the whole body covered with uniform cycloid scales, the mouth not distensible, and the teeth restricted to the upper jaw — see blind snake |