cercus
English
Etymology
From New Latin cercus, from Ancient Greek κέρκος (kérkos, “tail”).
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)kəs
Noun
cercus (plural cerci)
- (entomology) Structures on the end of the abdomen of most insects, sometimes long, hairlike sensory organs and sometimes smaller and rigid.
Derived terms
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