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calypter
noun
ca·lyp·ter
\kəˈliptə(r), ˈkalə̇p-\
Definition of calypter
calypters
\-ə(r)z\ orcalypteres
\ˌkalə̇pˈti(ə)(ˌ)rēz\1 : the alula of a two-winged fly especially when large enough to cover the halter
2 : calyptra
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Origin and Etymology of calypter
New Latin, from Greek kalyptēr sheath, from kalyptein to cover, conceal
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