pleon


pleon

(ˈpliːən) n (Zoology) zoology the abdomen of a crustacean

ple•on

(ˈpli ɒn)

n. the abdomen of a crustacean. [1850–55; n. use of Greek pléōn, present participle of pleîn to swim, sail] ple′on•al (-ə nl) ple•on′ic, adj.