SUBMENTUM

Etymology

Noun

submentum (plural submenta)

(zoology) The basal part of the labium of insects, which bears the mentum.

Source: Wiktionary


Sub*men"tum, n.; pl. Submenta. Etym: [NL. See Sub-, and Mentum.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The basal part of the labium of insects. It bears the mentum.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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