corniculus

noun

cor·​nic·​u·​lus

-ləs

plural corniculi

-ˌlī,

-ˌlē

: one of the horny tips of the ovipositor of an orthopterous insect

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, alteration of Latin corniculum

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