virgula

noun

vir·​gu·​la

ˈvərgyələ

plural -s

1

: the axial support of various graptolites

2

: a bilobate secretory reservoir in various cercariae

virgular

-lər

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, small rod

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