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Patellula

Patellula \Pa*tel"lu*la\, n.; pl. Patellul[ae]. [NL., dim. of L. patella. See Patella.] (Zo["o]l.) A cuplike sucker on the feet of certain insects.

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patellula

n. (context zoology English) A cup-like sucker on the foot of certain insects.