Cornicle
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɔː(ɹ)nɪkəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cornicle is a noun meaning (entomology) one of a pair of small upright backward-pointing tubes found on the dorsal side of the 5th or 6th abdominal segments of aphids.
Meaning
(entomology) one of a pair of small upright backward-pointing tubes found on the dorsal side of the 5th or 6th abdominal segments of aphids.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A little horn.
Word Forms
- cornicles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corneolus, corniculum, cornu, cyclorn, orbicle, conule.
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