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pereon
noun pe·re·on \pə-ˈrē-ˌän\
Definition of PEREON
: the thorax or the seven metameres comprising the thorax of some crustaceans (as a decapod)
Variants of PEREON
pe·re·on or pe·rei·on \-ˈrī-\
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Origin of PEREON
New Latin, from Greek peraiōn, present participle of peraioun to transport, from peraios situated beyond, from pera beyond; akin to Greek poros passage — more at fare
First Known Use: 1855
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