Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An oöstegite; a brood-foot; a thoracic appendage on the females of certain crustaceans, as Apus, the distal portion of which is cup-like and covered by a lid, the whole forming a cavity for the reception of the eggs. See cut at oöstegite.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word oöstegopod.

Examples

    Sorry, no example sentences found.

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.