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单词 ptilinum
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Definition of ptilinum in English:

ptilinum

noun tɪˈlʌɪnəm
Entomology
  • A structure on the head of cyclorrhaphous dipteran flies which can be inflated (especially to rupture the puparium) and later atrophies, leaving a suture.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin ptilinum from French ptiline, apparently arbitrarily from ancient Greek πτίλον soft feather, down, plume.

 
 

Definition of ptilinum in US English:

ptilinum

nountɪˈlʌɪnəm
Entomology
  • A structure on the head of cyclorrhaphous dipteran flies which can be inflated (especially to rupture the puparium) and later atrophies, leaving a suture.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin ptilinum from French ptiline, apparently arbitrarily from ancient Greek πτίλον soft feather, down, plume.

 
 
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