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barbellula

noun
bar·​bel·​lu·​la | \ bärˈbelyələ\
plural barbellulae\ -​ˌlē \

Definition of barbellula

biology
: a very small barb or bristle

Other Words from barbellula

barbellulate \ (ˈ)⸗¦⸗⸗lə̇t , -​ˌlāt \ adjective

History and Etymology for barbellula

New Latin, diminutive of barbella short stiff hair, diminutive of Latin barbula little beard

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