coronule

/ˌkɒrəˈnuːli/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or secondary crown or appendage on an animal’s head, especially a smaller crown on the head of a bee.

“The bee had a distinctive coronule at the back of its head, which it used for balance.”

Synonyms

  • appendage
  • crown

Antonyms

  • decoration
  • ornament