Hemimerus
noun
Hem·im·er·us
\heˈmimərəs\
Definition of Hemimerus
: a genus (coextensive with the family Hemimeridae and the order or suborder Diploglossata) comprising small wingless viviparous African insects parasitic on rodents
From the M-W Editors
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of hemimerus
New Latin, from 1hemi- + -merus (from Greek meros part) — more at merit
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up Hemimerus? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!