cercus

English

Etymology

From New Latin cercus, from Ancient Greek κέρκος (kérkos, “tail”).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)kəs

Noun

cercus (plural cerci)

1. (entomology) A structure on the end of the abdomen of most insects, sometimes long, hairlike sensory organs and sometimes smaller and rigid.

   Synonym: cercopod

Derived terms

• procercus

Related terms

• cercal

Translations

hair-like structure

• French: cerque (fr) m

Anagrams

• Cruces, cruces