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operculum meaning and definition

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OPERCULUM noun

Definition of operculum (noun)

  1. a hard flap serving as a cover for (a) the gill slits in fishes or (b) the opening of the shell in certain gastropods when the body is retracted
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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