pollicate
Of insects: having a curved projection or spine on the inner side of a leg jointOf insects: having a curved projection or spine on the inner side of a leg joint.
/ˈpɒlɪkeɪt/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of insects: having a curved projection or spine on the inner side of a leg joint.
Origin
From Latin pollex (“thumb, big toe”).From Latin pollex (“thumb, big toe”).
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedepollicate