rostellar

ros·tel·lum

(rŏ-stĕl′əm)

n. pl. ros·tel·la (rŏ-stĕl′ə)

A small beaklike part, such as a projection on the stigma of an orchid or the hooked projection on the head of a tapeworm.

[Latin, diminutive of rōstrum, beak; see rostrum.]

ros·tel′lar adj.

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