noun
nygma
noun
1
A small, densely structured spot found on the wings of certain insects, whose exact biological function is not fully understood.
"The entomologist pointed out the tiny nygma near the wing's edge under the microscope."
How to Use Nygma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specialized term in entomology for a mysterious wing marking on some insects.
Word Forms
nygmata plural
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