Definition of sting

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Sting (v. t.) Any sharp organ of offense and defense, especially when connected with a poison gland, and adapted to inflict a wound by piercing; as the caudal sting of a scorpion. The sting of a bee or wasp is a modified ovipositor. The caudal sting, or spine, of a sting ray is a modified dorsal fin ray. The term is sometimes applied to the fang of a serpent. See Illust. of Scorpion..

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Sericeous :: Sericeous (a.) Of or pertaining to silk; consisting of silk; silky.
Fifteenth :: Fifteenth (a.) Consisting of one of fifteen equal parts or divisions of a thing.
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