cultellus

noun

cul·tel·lus | \ kəlˈteləs\

plural cultelli\ -eˌlī , -(ˌ)lē \

Definition of cultellus

: one of the sharp pointed cutting organs (as mandibles and maxillae) of many bloodsucking flies

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