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lecanium

noun
le·​ca·​ni·​um | \ lə̇ˈkānēəm\

Definition of lecanium

1 capitalized : a genus of naked soft-bodied somewhat hemispherical scales
2 plural -s : any insect of the genus Lecanium

— called also tortoise scale

— see peach scale

History and Etymology for lecanium

New Latin, from Greek lekanion small dish or pan, diminutive of lekanē basin, dish, pan

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