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locomotor

Pronunciation: /ləʊkə(ʊ)ˈməʊtə/
Definition of locomotor

adjective

chiefly Biology
  • relating to locomotion:locomotor organs

Origin:

early 19th century: from locomotion + motor

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Definition of locomotor in the US English dictionary

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