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Spiracle vs Spiracular - What's the difference?

spiracle | spiracular |

As a noun spiracle

is a pore or opening used (especially by spiders and some fish) for breathing.

As an adjective spiracular is

of, pertaining to, of having spiracles.

spiracle

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A pore or opening used (especially by spiders and some fish) for breathing.
  • The blowhole of a whale.
  • Any small aperture or vent for air or other fluid.

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    spiracular

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, pertaining to, of having spiracles