cercus
English edit
Etymology edit
From New Latin cercus, from Ancient Greek κέρκος (kérkos, “tail”).
Pronunciation edit
- Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)kəs
Noun edit
cercus (plural cerci)
- (entomology) Structures on the end of the abdomen of most insects, sometimes long, hairlike sensory organs and sometimes smaller and rigid.
- Synonym: cercopod