haltere meaning

UK US /ˈhɔltɚ/ 2 syllables

haltere (noun): either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.

Definition of haltere

  1. either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight

    Synonyms: halter, balancer

    Type of: wing

How to pronounce haltere

haltere is pronounced /ˈhɔltɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in RE · 7-letter words

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