ˈsilə̇(ˌ)kōˌstōm noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin Cylicostomum genus of worms, from Greek kylik-, kylix cup + New Latin -stomum; akin to Greek kalyx calix, bud — more at chalice
: any of several small nematode worms (family Strongylidae) infesting the digestive tract of horses and other equines — called also small strongyle ; compare strongyle