sericterium

(sĕrˌĭk-tîrˈē-əm)

noun pl. ser·ic·te·ri·a (-tîrˈē-ə)
The silk-producing gland or glands of an insect, especially a silkworm.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin sērictērium

Origin: , from Greek sērikon, silk (on the model of New Latin sialistērium, salivary gland of insects)

Origin: , from

Origin: neuter of sērikos, silken; see serge1

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