Meaning Of The Word Spiracle

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What's The Definition Of Spiracle?

spiracle in American English
a small opening allowing the outer air to come through into a confined space; air hole
noun: a breathing hole; an opening by which a confined space has communication with the outer air; air hole

spiracle in British English
noun: any of several paired apertures in the cuticle of an insect, by which air enters and leaves the trachea

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