gladius
Americannoun
plural
gladiiEtymology
Origin of gladius
Borrowed into English from Latin around 1510–20
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Instead, the researchers’ analysis found that S. bideni’s inner shell is a gladius, a triangular shell-like remnant found in squids and vampire squids.
From Seattle Times
He said the measurements of the new fossil are distinct enough to mark a new species, “even if you disagree with our interpretation that we’re looking at gladius and not a phragmocone and looking at a vampyropod and not something else.”
From Seattle Times
Image: Asus Asus has also announced its new ROG Gladius III Wireless gaming mouse.
From The Verge
The Gladius III Wireless looks similar to the Razer DeathAdder V2, which we cited as the best wired gaming mouse to buy.
From The Verge
Notably, the ROG Gladius III allows for user-replaceable switches so you can find the right feel for your needs — even letting you swap between three-pin mechanical and five-pin Omron optical switches.
From The Verge
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