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cercus

[sur-kuhs, ker-]

noun

plural

cerci 

  1. one of a pair of appendages at the rear of the abdomen of certain insects and other arthropods, serving as tactile organs.

cercus

/ ˈɜːə /

noun

  1. one of a pair of sensory appendages at the tip of the abdomen of some insects and other arthropods

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • cercal adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cercus1

1820–30; < New Latin < Greek éDz tail
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cercus1

C19: from New Latin, from Greek kerkos tail

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