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mouth⋅part

  [mouth-pahrt]
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–noun
Usually, mouthparts. the appendages surrounding or associated with the mouth of arthropods.
Origin:
1790–1800; mouth + part
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mouth·part   (mouth'pärt')   
n.  Any of the parts of the mouth of an insect or other arthropod, especially a part or an organ adapted to a specific way of feeding.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: mouth·part
Pronunciation: 'mauth-"pärt
Function: noun
: a structure or appendage near the mouth especially of an insect
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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mouthpart   (mouth'pärt')  Pronunciation Key 
Either of the appendages occurring in pairs in insects and other arthropods that extend from the head and are used for feeding.
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