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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   In males of most species of order Lepidoptera, an organ that supports the aedeagus and is located between the two valvae.

   "The juxta is simple."

Preposition

1. 1
   Near, alongside, next to.

   "From Bodenick in Lanteglos juxta Fowey, the same as Leland's Bodeneck and Bodennck."

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para-

Example

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"From Bodenick in Lanteglos juxta Fowey, the same as Leland's Bodeneck and Bodennck."

Etymology

From Latin iuxta.

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