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cercus.

A structure on the end of the abdomen of most insects, sometimes long, hairlike sensory organs and sometimes smaller and rigid.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A structure on the end of the abdomen of most insects, sometimes long, hairlike sensory organs and sometimes smaller and rigid.

Where this word comes from

From New Latin cercus, from Ancient Greek κέρκος (kérkos, “tail”).

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