word
ovipositor
oh-vih-POZ-ih-ter
ˌoʊvɪˈpɒzɪtərListen
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Syllable breakdown
ovipositor
Dictionary meaning
A tubular organ at the posterior end of a female insect's abdomen, used for depositing eggs.
History and origin
Latin — 'ovum' (egg) + 'ponere' (to place).
Common mispronunciations
oh-VIH-poz-ih-terOH-vih-poz-ih-ter
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