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cephalothorax

Noun CEFR C1
ˌsɛfələˈθɔɹæks

Definitions

The fused head and thorax of spiders and crustaceans

Equivalents

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Examples

“"Come⟳ in!" says the gray spider to the house-fly; "I have⟳ entertained a great many flies. I have⟳ plenty of room, fine meals and a gay life. [...] Philosophers have⟳ written volumes about my antennae and cephalothorax."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

cephalothricid cephalotome cephalotomy cephalotoxin cephalotribe cephalotripsy

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