insection

noun

in·​sec·​tion

ə̇nˈsekshən

: a notched or segmented part

insections of a leaf margin

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin insection-, insectio incision, from Latin insectus (past participle of insecare to cut into) + -ion-, -io -ion

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