cercus

English

Etymology

From New Latin cercus, from Ancient Greek κέρκος (kérkos, “tail”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)kəs

Noun

cercus (plural cerci)

  1. (entomology) A structure on the end of the abdomen of most insects, sometimes long, hairlike sensory organs and sometimes smaller and rigid.
    Synonym: cercopod

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