pleon

ple·on

[plee-on]
noun
the abdomen of a crustacean.

Origin:
1850–55; noun use of Greek pléōn, present participle of pleîn to swim, sail; see pleopod

ple·on·al [plee-uh-nl] , ple·on·ic, adjective
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Pleon is always a great word to know.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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