opercular
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1oper·cu·lar

adjective \ō-ˈpər-kyə-lər\

Definition of OPERCULAR

: of, relating to, or constituting an operculum

First Known Use of OPERCULAR

1830

Rhymes with OPERCULAR

2opercular

noun

Definition of OPERCULAR

: an opercular part (as a bone or scale)

First Known Use of OPERCULAR

circa 1890

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