notum

[noh-tuh m]

noun, plural no·ta

[noh-tuh] /ˈnoʊ tə/.

a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect.

Origin of notum

1875–80; < New Latin < Greek nôton the back

Related formsno·tal, adjective

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Historical Examples of notum

Ut orbi Christiano notum fieret eos in omnibus fidei capitibus consentire.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV
J. H. Merle D'Aubign
Episternum: the anterior and larger lateral thoracic sclerite between the sternum and notum.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith
Prae-scutum: the first of the four divisions of the notum of the thoracic rings.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for notum

notum

noun plural -ta (-tə)

a cuticular plate covering the dorsal surface of a thoracic segment of an insect

Derived Formsnotal, adjective

Word Origin for notum

C19: New Latin, from Greek nōton back

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