noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An appendage of the abdomen of some insect larvae, such as caterpillars, which is used like a leg.

Synonyms

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proped

Example

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"He walks with a proleg after the accident."

Etymology

From pro- + leg.

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