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pleon
(ˈpliːən)n
(Zoology) zoology the abdomen of a crustacean
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ple•on
(ˈpli ɒn)n.
the abdomen of a crustacean.
[1850–55; n. use of Greek pléōn, present participle of pleîn to swim, sail]
ple′on•al (-ə nl) ple•on′ic, adj.
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