MOUTHPART

mouthpart

(noun) any part of the mouth of an insect or other arthropod especially one adapted to a specific way of feeding

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

mouthpart (plural mouthparts)

(usually in plural) An appendage-like structure on the outside of an insect's or other arthropod's mouth, serving to manipulate and masticate food.

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

2 July 2025

RESTITUTION

(noun) getting something back again; “upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing”


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