calypter
noun
ca·lyp·ter
kəˈliptə(r),
ˈkalə̇p-
plural calypters
-ə(r)z
or calypteres
ˌkalə̇pˈti(ə)(ˌ)rēz
1
: the alula of a two-winged fly especially when large enough to cover the halter
2
: calyptra
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“Calypter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calypter. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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