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coleoptera

Co·le·op·ter·a
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koh-lee-op-ter-uh, kol-ee-]
    • /ˌkoʊ liˈɒp tər ə, ˌkɒl i-/
    • /kˈəʊləptərə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koh-lee-op-ter-uh, kol-ee-]
    • /ˌkoʊ liˈɒp tər ə, ˌkɒl i-/

Definitions of coleoptera word

  • noun coleoptera the largest order in the animal kingdom; the beetles 3
  • noun coleoptera the order comprising the beetles. 1
  • noun plural coleoptera a coleopterous insect; beetle. 1

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Origin of coleoptera

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
1755-65; < New Latin < Greek koleóptera, neuter plural of koleópteros sheath-winged, equivalent to koleo- (combining form representing koleón sheath, scabbard; see -o-) + -pteros -pterous; term used by Aristotle in describing beetles

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Parts of speech for Coleoptera

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coleoptera popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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