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单词 osmeterium
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Definition of osmeterium in English:

osmeterium

(also osmaterium)
noun ˌɒsmɪˈtɪərɪəm
Entomology
  • An organ capable of emitting a penetrating or noxious odour; specifically an eversible gland on the first thoracic segment of certain papilionid caterpillars.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From ancient Greek ὀσμᾶσθαι to smell (from ὀσμή smell: see osmo-) + -τήριον, suffix forming nouns.

Definition of osmeterium in US English:

osmeterium

(also osmaterium)
nounˌɒsmɪˈtɪərɪəm
Entomology
  • An organ capable of emitting a penetrating or noxious odour; specifically an eversible gland on the first thoracic segment of certain papilionid caterpillars.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From ancient Greek ὀσμᾶσθαι to smell (from ὀσμή smell: see osmo-) + -τήριον, suffix forming nouns.

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