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latebra

noun
late·bra | \ˈlatəbrə;ləˈtēbrə, -teb-\
plural -s

Definition of latebra 

: a flask-shaped mass of white yolk extending from the blastodisc of a bird's egg to the center of the yellow yolk

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First Known Use of latebra

1859, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for latebra

New Latin, from Latin, hiding place, from latēre to lie hidden

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