insectile

adjective

in·​sec·​tile (ˌ)in-ˈsek-tᵊl How to pronounce insectile (audio)
-ˌtī(-ə)l,
-(ˌ)til
: being or suggestive of an insect

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of insectile was circa 1626

Dictionary Entries Near insectile

Cite this Entry

“Insectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insectile. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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