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Menorhyncha

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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

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Other Words from Menorhyncha

menorhynchous \ ¦menə¦riŋkəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Menorhyncha

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

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“Menorhyncha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Menorhyncha. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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