exsertile

[ ek-sur-tl, -tahyl, -til ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. capable of being exserted or protruded.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exsertile¹

From the French word exertile, dating back to 1820–30. See exsert, -ile

Example Sentences

Which are those Lizards which have the tongue short, thick, attached to the gullet, and not exsertile.

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