spinnerettes

/ˈspɪnəˌrɛts/
noun
  1. Plural of spinnerette; multiple silk-producing organs or manufacturing devices (alternative spelling of spinnerets).
    • The factory replaced the old spinnerettes with newer models.
    • Each of the spinnerettes produces a different type of silk.
    • The spider's spinnerettes are visible as small bumps on its rear.
What does "spinnerettes" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean