"exocone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: exocones [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} exocone (plural exocones)
  1. (entomology) An elongated crystallized cone made of transparent material from the cornea in an insect eye. Categories (topical): Entomology
    Sense id: en-exocone-en-noun-zZwF1wrJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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