radula

One entry found for radula.

Main Entry: rad·u·la
Pronunciation: 'ra-j&-l&
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural rad·u·lae /-"lE, -"lI /; also -las
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, scraper, from radere to scrape -- more at RODENT
: a horny band or ribbon in mollusks other than bivalves that bears minute chitinous teeth on its dorsal surface and scrapes or tears off food and draws it into the mouth
- rad·u·lar /-l&r/ adjective