phallosome

noun

phal·​lo·​some
-ˌsōm
plural -s
: a chitinized tube enclosing the penis of some mosquitoes and other insects

Word History

Etymology

phall- + -some

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“Phallosome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phallosome. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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