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frons

[ fronz ]

noun

, plural fron·tes [fron, -teez].
  1. the upper anterior portion of the head of an insect, above or behind the clypeus.

frons

/ frɒnz /

noun

  1. an anterior cuticular plate on the head of some insects, in front of the clypeus

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Word History and Origins

Origin of frons1

1855–60; < New Latin, Latin frōns forehead, front

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Word History and Origins

Origin of frons1

C19: from Latin: forehead, brow, front

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