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osculum

Pronunciation: /ˈɒskjʊləm/

Definition of osculum

noun (plural oscula /-lə/)

Zoology
  • a large aperture in a sponge through which water is expelled.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin 'little mouth'

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