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operculum

o·per·cu·lum

operculum

 
pronunciation:
o puhr ky lm
part of speech: noun
inflections: opercula, operculums
definition: in biology, an organ or organ part that serves as a lid, flap, or cover.
derivation: opercular (adj.)