nudibranchiate

[ noo-duh-brang-kee-it, -eyt, nyoo- ]

noun

1. nudibranch.

adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the nudibranchiates.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nudibranchiate¹

First recorded in 1830–40, nudibranchiate is from the New Latin word Nudibranchiata name of suborder of mollusks. See nudi-, branchiate

Example Sentences

They are laid a great number at a time, and adhere together so as to form masses not unlike the spawn of nudibranchiate Molluscs.

From Project Gutenberg

Such are the tints of the beautiful nudibranchiate mollusc, Glaucus atlanticus, and many others.

From Project Gutenberg