ca·lyp·ter
| \ kəˈliptə(r), ˈkalə̇p- \
plural calypters\
-ə(r)z
\ or calypteres\
ˌkalə̇pˈti(ə)(ˌ)rēz
\
Definition of calypter
1
: the alula of a two-winged fly especially when large enough to cover the halter
2
: calyptra
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