emargination

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English[edit]

Abrupt emargination in the rear ends of the wing cases, is characteristic of this species of weevil.

Noun[edit]

emargination (plural emarginations)

  1. A recess, notch, or hollow (or series of such hollows) in a margin or outline, such as in a feather or a leaf.

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