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coleopteron

co·le·op·ter·on
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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 coleopteron word

  • noun coleopteron a member of a large order of insects having the front wings modified as hard wing-cases, and comprising the beetles and weevils 2
  • noun plural coleopteron a coleopterous insect; beetle. 0

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Origin of coleopteron

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
1755-65; < New Latin < Greek: singular of Coleoptera

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Parts of speech for Coleopteron

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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coleopteron popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.

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