calypter

noun

ca·​lyp·​ter

kəˈliptə(r),

ˈkalə̇p-

plural calypters

-ə(r)z

or calypteres

ˌkalə̇pˈti(ə)(ˌ)rēz

1

: the alula of a two-winged fly especially when large enough to cover the halter

2

: calyptra

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek kalyptēr sheath, from kalyptein to cover, conceal

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