TELSON

Etymology

Noun

telson (plural telsons)

The part of an arthropod posterior to the last segment.

Anagrams

• Elston, Letson, Noltes, Solent, Tolens, lentos, onlest, stolen

Source: Wiktionary


Tel"son, n.; pl. Telsons. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The terminal joint or movable piece at the end of the abdomen of Crustacea and other articulates. See Thoracostraca.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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