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单词 aedeagus
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Definition of aedeagus in English:

aedeagus

noun iːdɪˈeɪɡəsiːˈdɪəɡəs
Entomology
  • In insects: the male copulatory or sperm-depositing organ; an insect phallus or (typically) part of it, especially the distal portion.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Zoologist: a miscellany of natural history. From scientific Latin aedeagus from ancient Greek αἰδοῖα genitals, plural of αἰδοῖον, use as noun of neuter of αἰδοῖος having a claim to regard, reverence, or compassion + ἀγός leader from ἄγειν to lead.

 
 

Definition of aedeagus in US English:

aedeagus

noun
Entomology
  • In insects: the male copulatory or sperm-depositing organ; an insect phallus or (typically) part of it, especially the distal portion.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Zoologist: a miscellany of natural history. From scientific Latin aedeagus from ancient Greek αἰδοῖα genitals, plural of αἰδοῖον, use as noun of neuter of αἰδοῖος having a claim to regard, reverence, or compassion + ἀγός leader from ἄγειν to lead.

 
 
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