spiracle
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/ˈspɪɹəkəl/
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/ˈspɪɹəkəl/ · /ˈspirək(ə)l/(US)
Definition of spiracle
3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.
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noun
- A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.
- The blowhole of a whale, dolphin or other similar species.
- Any small aperture or vent for air or other fluid.
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Etymology
From Latin spiraculum, from spirare (“to breathe”).
Words you can make from spiracle
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17 words6-letter words
57 words- APICES 10 pts
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- SPIRAL 8 pts
- SPIREA 8 pts
- ARIELS 6 pts
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- SAILER 6 pts
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- SERAI 5 pts
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