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plagula

noun
plag·u·la | \ ˈplagyələ \
plural plagulae\-yəˌlē \

Definition of plagula 

: a ventral sclerite in the pedicel of various spiders

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History and Etymology for plagula

New Latin, probably from Latin, curtain, diminutive of plaga covering

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