areolet

English

Etymology

Diminutive of Latin areola. See -et, -let.

Noun

areolet (plural areolets)

  1. (entomology) A small space on the wings of insects, circumscribed by the radii.
    closed areolet
    discal areolet
    triangular areolet

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