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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tergal

/ˈtɜːrɡəl/ noun · British & US
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What does tergal mean?

noun

A tergal is a part of an insect's body, specifically a plate or scale on the thorax or abdomen. It is often used in entomology to describe the structure of insects.

Example

"The tergal plates on the beetle's thorax were a key feature in identifying the species."

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