xiphosuran

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English

Etymology

From Xiphosura +‎ -an.

Noun

xiphosuran (plural xiphosurans)

  1. (zoology) Any member of the order Xiphosura, including horseshoe crabs.

Adjective

xiphosuran (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Of or pertaining to the order Xiphosura.