"terminalia" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} terminalia pl (plural only)
  1. (entomology) The hindmost segments of the abdomen of an insect, modified for reproduction. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Entomology Synonyms: postabdomen, hypopygium
    Sense id: en-terminalia-en-noun-ZdWwQs3m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

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