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单词 rostellum
释义

rostellum

noun

ros·​tel·​lum rä-ˈste-ləm How to pronounce rostellum (audio)
plural rostella rä-ˈste-lə How to pronounce rostellum (audio)
: a small process resembling a beak : a diminutive rostrum: such as
a
: an extension of the stigma of an orchid flower
b
: an anterior prolongation of the head of a tapeworm bearing hooks
rostellar
rä-ˈste-lər How to pronounce rostellum (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web One of the traits researchers are keenest to explore is one that would eliminate a flap inside the vanilla flowers called the rostellum. Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2020

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of rostrum beak

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

rostellum

noun

ros·​tel·​lum rä-ˈstel-əm How to pronounce rostellum (audio)
: an anterior prolongation of the head of a tapeworm often bearing hooks
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