HYPOGLOTTIS Definition & Meaning

hypoglottis

[ hahy-puh-glot-is ]

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noun

Anatomy. the underside of the tongue.
Pathology. ranula.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of hypoglottis¹

From the Greek word ��ǲ��ō�ٳ�í��, dating back to 1650–60. See hypo-, glottis

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A. dasyglottis, 6 in., has bluish-purple flowers in August and September; and A. monspessulanus, 8 in., crimson-purple in July; while A. hypoglottis, 6 in., produces in summer compact heads of pretty flowers, which are either purple or white.

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Hypoglottis: the under surface of the tongue = hypoglottis.

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Hypoglottis: a sclerite inserted between rectum and labium in many Coleopteran.

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Astragalus Hypoglottis.—A hardy deciduous trailing plant, producing purple flowers in July.

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Astragalus Lotoides.—This pretty little trailer is of the same height as A. Hypoglottis, and merely requires the same treatment.

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