cornicle Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɔː(ɹ)nɪkəl/
What Does Cornicle Mean?
As a noun, cornicle means A little horn. It is also used to mean one of a pair of small upright backward-pointing tubes found on the dorsal side of the 5th or 6th abdominal segments of aphids.
Cornicle: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɔː(ɹ)nɪkəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | cornicles |
Cornicle Definition (Noun)
- A little horn.
- one of a pair of small upright backward-pointing tubes found on the dorsal side of the 5th or 6th abdominal segments of aphids
Synonyms of Cornicle
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Cornicle synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cornicle
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Cornicle in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
cornicle (plural cornicles)
Words That Rhyme With Cornicle
Origin of Cornicle
From Latin corniculum, diminutive of cornū. By surface analysis, Latin corn(ū) + -i- + -c(u)le.
How Do You Say Cornicle?
Cornicle is pronounced //ˈkɔː(ɹ)nɪkəl// and has 1 syllable.