spiracle
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈspɪɹəkəl/
Noun

spiracle (plural spiracles)

  1. A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.
  2. The blowhole of a whale, dolphin or other similar species.
  3. Any small aperture or vent for air or other fluid.
Translations
  • German: Atemloch
  • Italian: spiracolo
Translations
  • German: Atemloch
  • Russian: ды́хало
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