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noun
Either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.
synonyms: balancer, halter.
is a specific kind of: wing.
is a part of: dipteran, dipteron, dipterous insect, two-winged insects.
derivation: balance, poise | balance.
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