CALAMISTRUM

Meaning of CALAMISTRUM in English

( n. )

A comblike structure on the metatarsus of the hind legs of certain spiders (Ciniflonidae), used to curl certain fibers in the construction of their webs.

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CALAMISTRUM — ˌkaləˈmistrəm noun ( plural calamis·tra -rə) Etymology: Latin, curling iron, irregular from Greek kalamis, from kalamos reed — more at …
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CALAMISTRUM — (n.) A comblike structure on the metatarsus of the hind legs of certain spiders (Ciniflonidae), used to curl certain fibers …
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CALAMISTRUM — noun a comblike structure on the metatarsus of the hind legs of certain spiders (ciniflonidae), used to curl certain fibers …
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ULOBORIDAE — ˌyüləˈbȯrəˌdē noun plural Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin Uloborus, type genus + -idae : a family of spiders having a …
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DICTYNIDAE — dikˈtinəˌdē noun plural Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from Dictyna, type genus (irregular from Greek diktyon net) + -idae : …
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CLUBIONIDAE — ˌkləbēˈänəˌdē noun plural Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from Clubiona, type genus (irregular from Greek kleos glory + bioun to …
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