SPIRACLE


Meaning of SPIRACLE in English

[ 'spʌɪrək(ə)l ]

■ noun Zoology an external respiratory opening in insects, cartilaginous fish, and other animals.

Derivatives

spiracular adjective

Origin

C18: from L. spiraculum , from spirare 'breathe'.

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