serrula

noun

ser·​ru·​la

ˈser(y)ələ

plural -s

: a toothed keel

especially : one on the endite of most spiders that assists in the maceration of prey

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, small saw, diminutive of serra saw

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