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epigynum

[ ih-pij-uh-nuhm ]

noun

, Zoology.
  1. the chitinous plate in arachnids that covers the opening to the female genital tract.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of epigynum1

1890–95; < New Latin, equivalent to epi- epi- + -gynum < Greek -gynon, neuter of -gynos; -gynous

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