English dictionary
proleg
/'pr/oU/,l/E/g/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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One of the fleshy legs found on the abdominal segments of the larvæ of Lepidoptera, sawflies, and some other insects. Those of Lepidoptera have a circle of hooks. Called also <i>proped</i>, <i>propleg</i>, and <i>falseleg</i>.
Source: webster1913