Dictionary Check: halteres
"halteres" is a valid word!
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Definition
noun
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
noun
either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
noun
a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
noun
a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered
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