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Definition of haltere

either of the club-like rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight

Similar Words: halter, balancer

Part Meronyms: dipterous insect, two-winged insects, dipteran, dipteron

Derivational Morphology: balance, poise

Anagrams: leather

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