parapteron
/pəˈraptərɒn/(also parapterum) Entomology. Now rare
noun
Any of several small lateral sclerites of the thoracic segments of an insect, especially those associated with the wing bases.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From para- + ancient Greek πτερόν wing, after French paraptère.
- cast light on
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- castmate
- cast net
- cast-off
- cast off (or cast something off)
- cast one's bread upon the waters
- cast one's eyes over
- cast one's mind back
- cast on (or cast something on)
- castor
- castor bean
- castor bean tick
- castor oil
- castor oil plant
- castor sugar
- cast (or throw) the first stone
- cast pearls before swine
- castrate
- castration
- castration complex
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- castrator
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