pleon

[ plee-on ]

noun
  1. the abdomen of a crustacean.

Origin of pleon

1
1850–55; noun use of Greek pléōn, present participle of pleîn to swim, sail; see pleopod

Other words from pleon

  • ple·on·al [plee-uh-nl], /ˈpli ə nl/, ple·on·ic, adjective

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