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chaeta

Syllabification: (chae·ta)
Pronunciation: /ˈkētə/

Definition of chaeta

noun (plural chaetae /-tē/)

Zoology
  • a stiff bristle made of chitin, especially in an annelid worm.

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek khaitē 'long hair'

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