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rostellum

noun
ros·​tel·​lum | \ rä-ˈste-lÉ™m How to pronounce rostellum (audio) \
plural rostella\ rä-​ˈste-​lÉ™ How to pronounce rostella (audio) \

Definition of rostellum

: a small process resembling a beak : a diminutive rostrum: such as
a : an extension of the stigma of an orchid flower
b : an anterior prolongation of the head of a tapeworm bearing hooks

Other Words from rostellum

rostellar \ rä-​ˈste-​lÉ™r How to pronounce rostellar (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of rostellum

1686, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for rostellum

New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of rostrum beak

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rostellum

noun
ros·​tel·​lum | \ rä-ˈstel-É™m How to pronounce rostellum (audio) \

Medical Definition of rostellum

: an anterior prolongation of the head of a tapeworm often bearing hooks

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