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mouth·part

(mouth′pärt′)

Any of the parts of the mouth of an insect or other arthropod, especially a part or an organ used for a specific way of feeding.

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mouthpart

(ˈmaʊθˌpɑːt)

(Zoology) any of the paired appendages in arthropods that surround the mouth and are specialized for feeding

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mouth•part

(ˈmaʊθˌpɑrt)

n.

Usu., mouthparts. the appendages surrounding or associated with the mouth of arthropods.

[1790–1800]

mouth·part

(mouth′pärt′)

Either of the appendages occurring in pairs in insects and other arthropods that extend from the head and are used for feeding.

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mouthpart - any part of the mouth of an insect or other arthropod especially one adapted to a specific way of feeding

appendage, extremity, member - an external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm"

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