Dermaptera

plural noun

Der·​map·​tera
(ˌ)dərˈmaptərə
: an order of insects consisting of the earwigs and usually a few related forms parasitic on bats or rats
dermapteran
(ˈ)⸗¦⸗tərən
adjective or noun
dermapterous
-tərəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from derm- + -ptera

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“Dermaptera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dermaptera. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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