Endite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Endite is a noun meaning An additional lobe on the inner side of the protopodite of a crustacean limb.
Meaning
An additional lobe on the inner side of the protopodite of a crustacean limb.
More Meanings
- One of the mouthparts of a spider or other arachnids, specifically the lobe of the palpal coxa lateral to the labium.
- Obsolete form of indite.
Example Sentences
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Word Forms
- endites
- enditing
- endited
Synonyms for endite
Depending on context, synonyms include maxilla.
Antonyms for endite
Common opposites include exite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coxal, exite, endopodite, protopodite, epipodite, propodus.
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