oostegite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əʊˈɒstɪd͡ʒaɪt/ (UK)
- /oʊˈ(w)ɑstɪˌd͡ʒaɪt/ (US)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ᾠόν (ōión, “egg”) + στέγη (stégē, “roof”) + -ite. See also oo-.
Meanings
- One of the plates which, in some crustaceans, enclose a cavity in which the eggs are hatched.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oostegites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |