SYMPHYLA
\sˈɪmfɪlə], \sˈɪmfɪlə], \s_ˈɪ_m_f_ɪ_l_ə]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An order of small apterous insects having an elongated body, with three pairs of thoracic and about nine pairs of abdominal legs. They are, in many respects, intermediate between myriapods and true insects.
By Oddity Software
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sim'fi-la, n.pl. an order or suborder of insects related to typical Thysanura, but resembling chilopods and having many abdominal legs.--adj. SYM'PHYLLOUS. [Gr. symphylos, of the same race--syn, with, phylon, a clan.]
By Thomas Davidson
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].