Definition of Nephotettix
:a genus of leafhoppers including one (N. apicalis) that transmits a virus causing dwarf disease of rice
-
Trending Now:
More Trending:
- dotage, dotard otherwise federalism bodega carceral
- ALL
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
Nephotettix
noun
Nepho·tet·tix
\
¦nefə¦tetiks
\
Explore Merriam-Webster
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 nephotettix
New Latin, from nepho- + Greek tettix cicada
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up Nephotettix? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!