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clypeus

/klip-ee-uhs/US // ˈklɪp i əs //UK // (ˈklɪpɪəs) //

狡猾的人,狡兔三窟,狡辩,狡猾的家伙

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural clyp·e·i [klip-ee-ahy, -ee-ee]. /ˈklɪp iˌaɪ, -iˌi/.

    • : the area of the facial wall of an insect's head between the labrum and the frons, usually separated from the latter by a groove.

Examples

  • The Ateuchi are large flat insects, with a broad-toothed clypeus; they all belong to the Ancient Continent.

  • The head is somewhat square, the transverse suture being rather indistinct; the margin of the clypeus is distinctly reflexed.

  • And therefore we praie vnto that mightie Lord in these words: Domine sis clypeus defensionis nostræ.

  • It is known that the temperature of the laconicum was regulated by drawing up or down a metallic plate or clypeus.

  • Afternose: a triangular piece below antennae and above clypeus: see postclypeus.