ˈmyü(ˌ)krō noun
( plural mucro·nes ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ˌnēz ; also mucros )
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, point, edge; akin to Greek amyssein to scratch, sting and probably to Lithuanian mus̆ti to strike
: an abrupt sharp terminal point or tip or process of an animal part or a plant part: as
a. : the terminal segment of the springing appendage of an arthropod of the order Collembola
b. : the terminal point or tip of some leaves