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cribellum

Syllabification: (cri·bel·lum)
Pronunciation: /kriˈbeləm/
Definition of cribellum

noun (plural cribella /-ˈbelə/)

Zoology
  • (in some spiders) an additional spinning organ with numerous fine pores, situated in front of the spinnerets.

Derivatives

cribellate

Pronunciation: /ˈkribələt, -ˌlāt/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from late Latin, diminutive of cribrum 'sieve'

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