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ptilinum

noun
pti·​li·​num | \ -nəm\
plural ptilina\ -​nÉ™ \

Definition of ptilinum

: a vesicular organ on the front of the head of flies that assists in rupturing the pupa case and shortly afterward shrinks away

History and Etymology for ptilinum

New Latin, probably from ptil- + Latin -inum (neuter of -inus -ine)

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