Associations to the word «Haltere»
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Wiktionary
HALTERE, noun. (entomology) A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.
Dictionary definition
HALTERE, noun. Either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.