(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:42:33

Rhyn`chob*del"le*a (?), n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. snout _ a leech.] Zool.

A suborder of leeches including those that have a protractile proboscis, without jaws. Clepsine is the type.

 

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