corbicula en · NOUN
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin corbicula, diminutive of corbis, a basket. Doublet of corbeil.
Meanings
- A bee's pollen basket; in honeybees and close relatives, the corbiculae are located on the outer (lateral) surface of the hind tibia.
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(form-of, plural) plural of corbiculum
form of corbiculum
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| corbiculae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |