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haustellum

noun haus·tel·lum \ hȯ-ˈste-ləm \

Definition of haustellum

plural haustella play \hȯ-ˈste-lə\
: a proboscis (as of an insect) adapted to suck blood or juices of plants

Origin and Etymology of haustellum

New Latin, diminutive of Latin haustrum scoop on a waterwheel, from haurire to drink, draw — more at exhaust

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