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haltere

noun

Either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight

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Word length
7
Starts with
H
Ends with
E
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B2

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ˈhæltɪə

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noun

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

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