insectile
adjective
in·sec·tile
(ˌ)in-ˈsek-tᵊl 
-ˌtī(-ə)l,
-(ˌ)til
: being or suggestive of an insect
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The piece evokes insectile forms with bold metal finishes and colored cords.
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Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
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Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Insectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insectile. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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