acidopore en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin acidusbor. French acidebor. English acid Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English pore English acidopore From acid + -o- + pore.
Meanings
- (rare) A conical structure with a small terminal opening, at the posterior end of an ant’s gaster through which it sprays formic acid and associated hydrocarbons, collectively comprising the venom. This structure is unique to, but characteristic of all members of the ant subfamily Formicinae.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| acidopores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |