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haltere

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈhȯl-ˌtir, ˈhal-\
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈhȯl-ˌtir, ˈhal-\

Definitions of haltere word

  • noun haltere (entomology) A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight. 1
  • noun haltere one of a pair of short projections in dipterous insects that are modified hind wings, used for maintaining equilibrium during flight 0

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Parts of speech for Haltere

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haltere popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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