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pluteus

Syllabification: (plu·te·us)

Pronunciation: /ˈplo͞otēəs/

Definition of pluteus

noun (plural plutei /-tēˌī/)

Zoology

the planktonic larva of some echinoderms, being somewhat triangular with lateral projections.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin, literally 'barrier' (with reference to its shape)

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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