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haustellum

/hɔːˈstɛləm/ noun · British & US
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What does haustellum mean?

noun

The part of a wasp's body that contains its stinger, or the stinger itself. A part of an insect's body that contains a stinger.

Example

"The haustellum of the wasp was visible as it flew towards its nest."

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