opercule

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See also: operculé

English

Noun

opercule (plural opercules)

  1. Alternative form of operculum

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin operculum. See also couvercle.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔ.pɛʁ.kyl/
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Noun

opercule f (plural opercules)

  1. operculum

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