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单词 adminiculum
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Definition of adminiculum in English:

adminiculum

noun ˌadmɪˈnɪkjʊləm
  • 1Entomology. Originally: each of a number of minute spines or processes on the abdominal surface of certain subterranean insect pupae, used in locomotion (usually in plural; now rare). Later also: an unpaired accessory sclerite in the genitalia of certain male flies.

  • 2Zoology and Palaeontology. Each of a number of tapering processes on the internal surface of the shell of certain articulated brachiopods. Usually in plural.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From classical Latin adminiculum prop, support, in scientific Latin also accessory organ of a plant used for support, defence, etc. (G. A. Scopoli Fundamenta botanica 20).

Definition of adminiculum in US English:

adminiculum

nounˌadmɪˈnɪkjʊləm
  • 1Entomology. Originally: each of a number of minute spines or processes on the abdominal surface of certain subterranean insect pupae, used in locomotion (usually in plural; now rare). Later also: an unpaired accessory sclerite in the genitalia of certain male flies.

  • 2Zoology and Palaeontology. Each of a number of tapering processes on the internal surface of the shell of certain articulated brachiopods. Usually in plural.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From classical Latin adminiculum prop, support, in scientific Latin also accessory organ of a plant used for support, defence, etc. (G. A. Scopoli Fundamenta botanica 20).

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