单词 | rostellum |
释义 | rostellum/rɒˈstɛləm/noun 1In certain plants, especially orchids: a beak-like projection at the base of the stigma which serves to separate the stigma and anther and to prevent self-pollination of the plant. 2The protruding forepart of the head of a tapeworm, typically armed with hooklets or spines. OriginMid 18th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin rostellum, specific uses of classical Latin rostellum small beak or snout (Pliny) from rostrum beak + -ellum. |
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