stomatic

[ stoh-mat-ik ]
/ stoʊˈmæt ɪk /

adjective

pertaining to the mouth.
stomatal.

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Origin of stomatic

From the Greek word stomatikós, dating back to 1650–60. See stomat-, -ic

Words nearby stomatic

stomat-, stomata, stomatal, stomatalgia, stomate, stomatic, stomatitis, stomatitis medicamentosa, stomato-, stomatocytosis, stomatodynia
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British Dictionary definitions for stomatic

stomatic
/ (stəʊˈmætɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to a mouth or mouthlike part
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