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Operculum word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "operculum" word

[noun] a hard flap serving as a cover for (a) the gill slits in fishes or (b) the opening of the shell in certain gastropods when the body is retracted
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\O*per"cu*lum\, n.; pl. L. {Opercula}, E. {Operculums}. [L., a cover or lid, fr. operire to cover.] 1. (Bot.)
(a) The lid of a pitcherform leaf.
(b) The lid of the urnlike capsule of mosses. 2. (Anat.)
(a) Any lidlike or operculiform process or part; as, the opercula of a dental follicle.
(b) The fold of integument, usually supported by bony plates, which protects the gills of most fishes and some amphibians; the gill cover; the gill lid.
(c) The principal opercular bone in the upper and posterior part of the gill cover. 3. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) The lid closing the aperture of various species of shells, as the common whelk. See Illust. of {Gastropoda}.
(b) Any lid-shaped structure closing the aperture of a tube or shell.

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Let's analyse "operculum" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Four syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: MULUCREPO. Average typing speed for these characters is 2340 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: operculum: 6 + 5 + 3 + 3 = 17, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: operculum: 6 + 7 + 5 + 9 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 4 = 43, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
M (1) 13 Death Creator, Developer, Builder
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
U (2) 21 World Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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