CALYPTER


Meaning of CALYPTER in English

kəˈliptə(r), ˈkalə̇p- noun

( plural ca·lyp·ters -ə(r)z ; or cal·yp·te·res ˌkalə̇pˈti(ə)(ˌ)rēz)

Etymology: New Latin, from Greek kalyptēr sheath, from kalyptein to cover, conceal — more at hell

1. : the alula of a two-winged fly especially when large enough to cover the halter

2. : calyptra

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