aedeagal
|ae-de-a-gal|
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/iːˈdiːɡəl/
related to aedeagus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aedeagal' originates from the Greek word 'aedeagos', where 'aede-' meant 'genital' and '-agos' meant 'leader'.
Historical Evolution
'aedeagos' transformed into the modern English word 'aedeagal' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'genital leader', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the aedeagus'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling an aedeagus, which is the male copulatory organ of certain insects.
The aedeagal structure is crucial for the identification of many insect species.
Last updated: 2025/05/16 21:36