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scopa

Pronunciation: /ˈskəʊpə/
Definition of scopa

noun (plural scopae /-piː/)

Zoology
  • a small brush-like tuft of hairs on some insects, especially that on which pollen collects on the leg of a bee.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin scopae (plural) 'twigs, broom'

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