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cultellus

noun
cul·​tel·​lus | \ kəlˈteləs\
plural cultelli\ -​eˌlī , -​(ˌ)lē \

Definition of cultellus

: one of the sharp pointed cutting organs (as mandibles and maxillae) of many bloodsucking flies

First Known Use of cultellus

1826, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cultellus

New Latin, from Latin, small knife, diminutive of culter knife, plowshare

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