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propleg (gcide) | Proleg \Pro"leg\, n. [Pref. pro- for, in place of + leg.]
(Zool.)
One of the fleshy legs found on the abdominal segments of the
larv[ae] of Lepidoptera, sawflies, and some other insects.
Those of Lepidoptera have a circle of hooks. Called also
proped, propleg, and falseleg.
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Propleg (gcide) | Propleg \Prop"leg`\, n. [So called because it props up or
supports the body.] (Zool.)
Same as Proleg.
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Propleg (gcide) | Proleg \Pro"leg\, n. [Pref. pro- for, in place of + leg.]
(Zool.)
One of the fleshy legs found on the abdominal segments of the
larv[ae] of Lepidoptera, sawflies, and some other insects.
Those of Lepidoptera have a circle of hooks. Called also
proped, propleg, and falseleg.
[1913 Webster]Propleg \Prop"leg`\, n. [So called because it props up or
supports the body.] (Zool.)
Same as Proleg.
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