coenure

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noun

the larva of Taenia coenurus, the canine tapeworm - causes staggers in sheep

OriginAncient Greek κοινός →
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Meanings

nouncoenure (plural coenures)

plural coenures

  1. the larva of Taenia coenurus, the canine tapeworm - causes staggers in sheep

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekκοινός“common”
  2. Englishcoenure

From Ancient Greek κοινός (koinós, “common”) + οὐρά (ourá, “tail”).

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Translations

French cénure, coenure
  • cénurelarva of taenia
  • coenurelarva of taenia
Cite this entry
APA

coenure. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coenure

MLA

“coenure.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coenure. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “coenure,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coenure.

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