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haltere

hal·tere [ háwl tr, hál tr ] (plural hal·ter·es [ hawl tr eez, hal tr eez ])


noun 
Definition:
 
insect body part aiding balance: either of a pair of projecting parts in insects of the fly family that are rudimentary hind wings and are used to maintain balance in flight

[Mid-16th century. < Greek haltēres (plural) "weights like dumbbells used in jumping" < hallestai "to jump"]
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