TERGITES

Noun

tergites

plural of tergite

Anagrams

• grisette

Source: Wiktionary


TERGITE

Ter"gite, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The dorsal portion of an arthromere or somite of an articulate animal. See Illust. under Coleoptera.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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THEREMIN

(noun) an electronic musical instrument; melodies can be played by moving the right hand between two rods that serve as antennas to control pitch; the left hand controls phrasing


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