Spinneret (noun)

An organ or apparatus that is used to spin a thread or filament, typically in spiders and some insects.

Origin:

The word "spinneret" is derived from the latin word "spinnus" which means to spin and it refers to an organ or apparatus that is used to spin a thread or filament, typically in spiders and some insects.

Examples:

1. The spider uses its spinneret to spin a web.
2. The spinneret of a spider is located at the back end of the abdomen.
3. Spiders have multiple spinnerets to produce different types of silk.
4. The spinneret of an insect is used to produce silk for cocoons and nests.
5. The spinneret of a silkworm is used to produce silk for textile production.