coleoptera
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.co·le·op·tera
noun plural \ˌkō-lē-ˈäp-tə-rə\Definition of COLEOPTERA
: insects that are beetles
— co·le·op·ter·ist \-tə-rist\ noun
— co·le·op·ter·ous \-tə-rəs\ adjective
Origin of COLEOPTERA
New Latin, ultimately from Greek koleon sheath + pteron wing — more at feather
First Known Use: 1771
co·le·op·te·ra
noun plural \ˌkō-lē-ˈäp-tə-rə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of COLEOPTERA
1
capitalized : the largest order of insects comprising the beetles and weevils and being distinguished by a pair of forewings that are usually hard and rigid, are never used for flight, and serve as a protective covering for the delicate flight wings and the upper surface of the abdomen
2
: insects that are beetles
—co·le·op·te·ran \-rən\ (audio pronunciation) noun or adjective
—co·le·op·te·rist \-rəst\ (audio pronunciation) noun
—co·le·op·te·rous \-rəs\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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