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cercus

Syllabification: (cer·cus)
Pronunciation: /ˈsərkəs/

Definition of cercus

noun (plural cerci /ˈsərˌsī, -ˌkī/)

Zoology
  • a small appendage at the end of the abdomen of some insects and other arthropods, occurring in pairs.

Origin:

early 19th century: from modern Latin, from Greek kerkos 'tail'

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