"scopula" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: scopulas [plural], scopulae [plural]
Etymology: From Latin scopula (“little broom”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|scopula||little broom}} Latin scopula (“little broom”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|scopulae}} scopula (plural scopulas or scopulae)
  1. A dense tuft of hair, as on the legs of certain insects. Wikipedia link: scopulae
    Sense id: en-scopula-en-noun-5P9VLx2Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries

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