coleoptera

plural noun

co·le·op·tera ˌkō-lē-ˈäp-tə-rə

: insects that are beetles

coleopterist

ˌkō-lē-ˈäp-tə-rist

noun

coleopterous

ˌkō-lē-ˈäp-tə-rəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, ultimately from Greek koleon sheath + pteron wing — more at feather

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coleoptera was in 1771

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“Coleoptera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coleoptera. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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coleoptera

plural noun

co·le·op·tera ˌkō-lē-ˈäp-tə-rə

: insects that are beetles

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