strongyle

or stron·gyl

[ stron-jil ]

noun

1. any nematode of the family Strongylidae, parasitic as an adult in the intestine of mammals, especially horses.

strongyle

/ ˈstrɒndʒəl; ˈstrɒndʒɪl /

noun

1. any parasitic nematode worm of the family Strongylidae, chiefly occurring in the intestines of horses

Other Words From

• stron·gy·late [stron, -j, uh, -leyt], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of strongyle¹

1840–50; < New Latin Strongylus name of type genus < Greek strongýlos round, spherical

Word History and Origins

Origin of strongyle¹

C19: via New Latin Strongylus, from Greek strongulos round

Example Sentences

The residence of Aeolus was at Strongyle, now called Strombolo.

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A strongyle (Sclerostoma dispar) infests the lungs of the puma.

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A second species of strongyle has been mentioned by Diesing, but it is more than doubtful.

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Finally, they may become infested with cystic tapeworms or the agamic stage of a strongyle (Strongylus edentatus).

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There is another variety of alumen also, of a less active nature, called strongyle.

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