Etymology

mastidion

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Today it means: A projection or bump on the chelicerae. Full definition →

Ancient Greek μαστίδιον
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromμαστίδιον
  2. English todaymastidion

From Ancient Greek μαστίδιον (mastídion), diminutive of μαστός (mastós, “breast(-shaped object”). Compare mastoid.

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