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chilarium

noun
chi·​lar·​i·​um | \kīˈla(a)rēəm\
plural chilaria\-​ēə \

Definition of chilarium 

: one of a pair of anatomical processes between the bases of the last (fourth) pair of walking legs in the horseshoe crab

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History and Etymology for chilarium

New Latin, from chil- + -arium

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