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prothorax

pro·tho·rax
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proh-thawr-aks, -thohr-]
    • /proʊˈθɔr æks, -ˈθoʊr-/
    • /proˈθɔːæks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-thawr-aks, -thohr-]
    • /proʊˈθɔr æks, -ˈθoʊr-/

Definitions of prothorax word

  • noun plural prothorax the anterior division of the thorax of an insect, bearing the first pair of legs. 1
  • noun prothorax the first segment of the thorax of an insect, which bears the first pair of walking legs 0
  • noun prothorax that division of an insect's thorax nearest the head, and bearing the first pair of legs 0
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Origin of prothorax

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1820-30; See origin at pro-1, thorax

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Parts of speech for Prothorax

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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prothorax popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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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Related words

  • mantis

    any of several predaceous insects of the order Mantidae, having a long prothorax and typically holding the forelegs in an upraised position as if in prayer.

  • pronotum

    the dorsal sclerite of the prothorax of an insect.

  • prosternum

    the ventral sclerite of the prothorax of an insect.

  • rhinoceros beetle

    any of several scarabaeid beetles, especially of the genus Dynastes, which comprises the largest beetles, characterized by one or more horns on the head and prothorax.

  • snakefly

    any neuropterous insect of the family Raphidiidae, of western North America, having an elongated prothorax resembling a neck.

  • treehopper

    any of numerous homopterous jumping insects of the family Membracidae, that have an enlarged prothorax and feed on the juices of plants, often injuring the plants.
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