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anteclypeus

noun
an·​te·​clyp·​e·​us
plural anteclypei

Definition of anteclypeus

: the lower or anterior portion of the clypeus of certain insects

First Known Use of anteclypeus

1883, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anteclypeus

New Latin, from ante- + clypeus

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