pseudocone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the soft gelatinous cones found in the compound eyes of certain insects, such as the dragonfly, taking the place of the crystalline cones of others.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pseudocone pseudocones

Etymology

From pseudo- + cone.

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