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archedictyon

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ar·​che·​dic·​ty·​on | \ ˌärkə̇ˈdiktēˌän \
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Definition of archedictyon

: a fine veinlike network on the wings of primitive insects especially of some extinct groups

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History and Etymology for archedictyon

New Latin, from arche- + Greek diktyon net, from dikein to throw

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“Archedictyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archedictyon. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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