Telamon
Translation of "telamon" into Russian
Definitions
telamon
NounUK
/ˈtɛləmən/
US
/ˈtɛləmɑn/
A male figure used as a supporting pillar or column, similar to a caryatid.
The ancient temple featured a telamon carved into the stone, holding up the roof with its muscular arms.
Entomology: a sclerite that covers or supports the base of the aedeagus in certain insects, aiding attachment of the genitalia.
In many orthopteran species, the telamon is hinged to the ninth tergite and braces the aedeagus during mating.