Cornicle Definition
kôrnĭ-kəl
noun
One of a pair of tubular organs on the abdomen of an aphid, from which the insect secretes a waxy fluid when attacked.
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Other Word Forms of Cornicle
Noun
Singular:
corniclePlural:
corniclesOrigin of Cornicle
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Latin corniculum little horn corniculate
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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