insect

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Main Entry: in·sect
Pronunciation: 'in-"sekt
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin insectum, from neuter of insectus, past participle of insecare to cut into, from in- + secare to cut -- more at SAW
1 a : any of numerous small invertebrate animals (as spiders or centipedes) that are more or less obviously segmented -- not used technically b : any of a class (Insecta) of arthropods (as bugs or bees) with well-defined head, thorax, and abdomen, only three pairs of legs, and typically one or two pairs of wings
2 : a trivial or contemptible person
- insect adjective
[insect illustration]