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costa

Syllabification: (cos·ta)
Pronunciation: /ˈkästə/
Definition of costa

noun (plural costae /-tē, -tī/)

Botany & Zoology
  • a rib, midrib, or riblike structure.
  • Entomology the main vein running along the leading edge of an insect’s wing.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin

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