podical

adjective

pod·​i·​cal

ˈpädə̇kəl,

-dēk-

1

: of or relating to the podex

2

: being either of a pair of ventrolateral plates arising from the tenth abdominal segment and partially enclosing the anus of an orthopterous insect

Word History

Etymology

Latin & New Latin podic-, podex + English -al

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