单词 | pecten |
释义 | pecten/ˈpɛktɛn![]() noun (plural pectens or pectines /ˈpɛktɪniːz/) Zoology 1Any of a number of comb-like structures occurring in animal bodies, in particular: 1.1A pigmented vascular projection from the choroid in the eye of a bird.The pecten forms the staff of the pigeon's omniscient sight. 1.2An appendage of an insect consisting of or bearing a row of bristles or chitinous teeth. 1.3A sensory appendage on the underside of a scorpion. 2A scallop.
Derivativespectinate
pectinated
pectinationOriginLate Middle English (denoting the metacarpus): from Latin pecten, pectin- 'a comb, rake'. Rhymes |
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