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epimeron

Syllabification: (ep·i·me·ron)
Pronunciation: /ˌepəˈmi(ə)rˌän, iˈpiməˌrän/

Definition of epimeron

noun (plural epimerons or epimera /-ˈmi(ə)rə/)

Entomology
  • (in insects) the posterior part of the sidewall of a thoracic segment.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from epi- 'near' + Greek mēros 'thigh'

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