gonapophysis

/ˌɡɑːnəˈpɒfɪsɪs/

Etymology

From gon- + apophysis.

gonapophysis means A modified tubular appendage of the anal region in insects that functions in copulation, oviposition, or stinging. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

A modified tubular appendage of the anal region in insects that functions in copulation, oviposition, or stinging