aedeagi
|ae-de-a-gi|
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/iːˈdiːdʒaɪ/
(aedeagus)
insect copulatory organ
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aedeagus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aidoion,' where 'aidoi-' meant 'genitals.'
Historical Evolution
'aidoion' transformed into the Latin word 'aedeagus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aedeagus.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'genital organ,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'copulatory organ of male insects.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the copulatory organ of male insects, particularly in beetles and some other arthropods.
The entomologist studied the aedeagi of various beetle species to understand their mating behaviors.
Synonyms
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