English Explanatory Dictionary

pulvillus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the tiny cushions or pads on the feet of certain insects.

Word forms

pulvillus pulvilli

Etymology

From Latin pulvillus (“a little cushion”).

Derived words

pulvilliform
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