halter (n)
haltere (n)
balancer (n)

n02152212

type n
lex_filenum 05
def either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects
def used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
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Hypernym wing
Part holonym dipterous insect, two-winged insects, dipteran, dipteron
Derivationally related form balancer → balance
Derivationally related form balancer → balance
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Hyponym wing
Part meronym dipterous insect, two-winged insects, dipteran, dipteron
Derivationally related form balance → balancer
Derivationally related form balance → balancer

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