suctorial

adjective suc·to·ri·al \ˌsək-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\

Definition of SUCTORIAL

: adapted for sucking; especially : serving to draw up fluid or to adhere by suction <suctorial mouths>

New Latin suctorius, from Latin sugere

First Known Use: 1833

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