"cellspot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cellspots [plural]
Etymology: cell + spot Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cell|spot}} cell + spot Head templates: {{en-noun}} cellspot (plural cellspots)
  1. (entomology) A circular marking found on the wings of some butterflies and moths; orbicular stigma. Categories (topical): Entomology
    Sense id: en-cellspot-en-noun-HU8dDjoH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for cellspot meaning in English (1.8kB)

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