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Meaning of spiracle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spiracle

Pronunciation:/ˈspɪɹəkəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.

  2. The blowhole of a whale, dolphin or other similar species.

  3. Any small aperture or vent for air or other fluid.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/spiracle

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