-stome

1. a combining form meaning “organism having a mouth or mouthlike organ” ( cyclostome ), “mouthlike organ” ( cytostome ), as specified by the initial element.

-stome

combining form

1. indicating a mouth or opening resembling a mouth

   peristome

Word History and Origins

Origin of -stome¹

Combining form representing Greek stóma mouth, and stómion little mouth

Word History and Origins

Origin of -stome¹

from Greek stoma mouth, and stomion little mouth

Example Sentences

But Carroll, asked about Dickson on Wednesday, indicated that’s not set in stome.

From Seattle Times

Mats Zuccarello had two goals, and Ryan Stome, Chris Kreider and Jimmy Vesey also scored for the Rangers.

From New York Times

Mats Zuccarello had two goals, and Ryan Stome, Chris Kreider and Jimmy Vesey also scored for the Rangers.

From Seattle Times

Mats Zuccarello had two goals, and Ryan Stome, Chris Kreider and Jimmy Vesey also scored for the Rangers.

From Washington Times

Mats Zuccarello had two goals, and Ryan Stome, Chris Kreider and Jimmy Vesey also scored for the Rangers.

From Washington Times