anthelae

/ænθiːli/ or /ænθiːliː/

Definitions

1. noun

a hair or bristle, especially one of the stiff hairs surrounding the mouth of certain insects, such as bees and wasps

“The anthelae of the bee are modified hairs that form a distinctive pattern around its mouth.”

Synonyms

  • bristle
  • hair

Antonyms

  • hairless
  • smooth