coleopteran

co·le·op·ter·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-lee-op-ter-uh n, kol-ee-]
- /ˌkoʊ liˈɒp tər ən, ˌkɒl i-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-lee-op-ter-uh n, kol-ee-]
- /ˌkoʊ liˈɒp tər ən, ˌkɒl i-/

Definitions of coleopteran word

noun coleopteran any of the insects of the cosmopolitan order Coleoptera, in which the forewings are modified to form shell-like protective elytra. The order includes the beetles and weevils 3
adjective coleopteran of, relating to, or belonging to the order Coleoptera 3
noun coleopteran beetle1 (sense 1) 3
adjective coleopteran belonging or pertaining to the order Coleoptera. 1
noun coleopteran a beetle. 1
noun coleopteran Relating to or denoting coleopterans. 1

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Origin of coleopteran

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; Coleopter(a) + -an

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Parts of speech for Coleopteran

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coleopteran popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

coleopteran usage trend in Literature

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