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- [koh-lee-op-ter-uh, kol-ee-]
- /ˌkoʊ liˈɒp tər ə, ˌkɒl i-/
- /kˈəʊləptərə/
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- [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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