epigynum

[ ih-pij-uh-nuhm ]

nounZoology.
  1. the chitinous plate in arachnids that covers the opening to the female genital tract.

Origin of epigynum

1
1890–95; <New Latin, equivalent to epi-epi- + -gynum<Greek -gynon, neuter of -gynos;see -gynous
  • Also ep·i·gyne [ep-i-jahyn]. /ˈɛp ɪˌdʒaɪn/.

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