coxa

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Definition of coxa in English English dictionary

The basal segment of a limb of various arthropods (as an insect)

{i} joint, joint of the hip

The first joint of the leg of an insect or crustacean

Related Terms

coxae

plural of coxa

Hyphenation

cox·a

Etymology

[ 'käk-s& ] (noun.) 1826. Latin, hip; akin to Old High German hAhsina hock, Sanskrit kaksa armpit.