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hamulus

Pronunciation: /ˈhamjʊləs/
Definition of hamulus

noun (plural hamuli /-lʌɪ, -liː/)

Anatomy & Zoology
  • a small hook or hook-like projection, especially one of a number linking the fore- and hindwings of a bee or wasp.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin, diminutive of hamus 'hook'

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