clasper en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English clasp Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English clasper From clasp + -er.
Meanings
- Anything that clasps.
- Any of several appendages, in insects, crustacea and fish, that are used to clasp the female during copulation.
- The tendril of a plant.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| claspers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |