adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Adapted for sucking; living by sucking. not-comparable

   "The hummingbirds are suctorial birds."

2. 2
   Capable of adhering by suction. not-comparable

   "suctorial fishes"

Adjective

1. 1
   adapted for sucking or clinging by suction wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

suctorioussuctorious

Example

More examples

"The hummingbirds are suctorial birds."

Etymology

From Latin sugo, suctum (“to suck”).

Related phrases

pelvic suctorial organ

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