SINCE 1828
calypter
noun
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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