epigynum

epigynum
/i pij"euh neuhm/, n. Zool.
the chitinous plate in arachnids that covers the opening to the female genital tract.
Also, epigyne /ep"i juyn'/.
[1890-95; < NL, equiv. to epi- EPI- + -gynum < Gk -gynon, neut. of -gynos; see -GYNOUS]

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