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fusula

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[fyoo-zuh-luh] / ˈfju zə lə /

noun

(in the spinneret of a spider) the terminal tube of a silk gland.

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Etymology

Origin of fusula

From New Latin, dating back to 1905–10; see origin at fuse ¹, -ule

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