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Paxillus
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What's The Definition Of Paxillus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Paxillus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Paxillus: See Also | Paxillus In Webster's Dictionary \Pax*il"lus\, n.; pl. {Paxilli}. [L., a peg.]
(Zo["o]l.)
One of a peculiar kind of spines covering the surface of
certain starfishes. They are pillarlike, with a flattened
summit which is covered with minute spinules or granules. See
Illustration in Appendix.
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