ham·u·lus (h m y -ls)n. pl. ham·u·li (-l   ) A small hooklike projection or process, as at the end of a bone. [Latin h  mulus, diminutive of hmus, hook.] |
hamulus [ˈhæmjʊləs]
n pl -li [-ˌlaɪ]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology a hook or hooklike process at the end of some bones or between the fore and hind wings of a bee or similar insect
[from Latin: a little hook, from hāmus hook]
hamular , hamulate, hamulose, hamulous adj
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|