-stome
a combining form meaning “organism having a mouth or mouthlike organ” (cyclostome), “mouthlike organ” (cytostome), as specified by the initial element.
Origin of -stome
combining form representing Greek
stóma mouth, and
stómion little mouth
Words nearby -stome
British Dictionary definitions for -stome
-stome
n combining form
indicating a mouth or opening resembling a mouth
peristome
Word Origin for -stome
from Greek
stoma mouth, and
stomion little mouth