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spiracles

The correct spelling is spiracles.

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noun

Say it like: Spi-rac-les

The correct spelling is spiracles. A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.
  2. 2.The blowhole of a whale, dolphin or other similar species.
  3. 3.Any small aperture or vent for air or other fluid.

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