Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Menorhyncha

plural noun
Men·o·rhyn·cha | \ˌmenə riŋkə\

Definition of Menorhyncha 

: a division of insects including those which take food by suction in both the larval and adult stages

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!

Other Words from Menorhyncha

menorhynchous \¦menə¦riŋkəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Menorhyncha

New Latin, from meno- entry 2 + -rhyncha (from Greek rhynchos snout)

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about Menorhyncha

Share Menorhyncha

Resources for Menorhyncha

Cite Time Traveler Time Traveler! Explore the year a word first appeared

Dictionary Entries near Menorhyncha

meno mosso

menopause

menorah

Menorhyncha

menorrhagia

menotaxis

Menotti

Statistics for Menorhyncha

Look-up Popularity

Comments on Menorhyncha

What made you want to look up Menorhyncha? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

brouhaha

a state of commotion or excitement

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

  • the-triumph-of-venus-by-alessandro-magnasco
  • Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Word Winder's CrossWinder

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games