coleoptera
plural noun
co·le·op·tera
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Definition of coleoptera
: insects that are beetles
Other Words from coleoptera
coleopterist
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noun
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coleopterous
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adjective
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adjective
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coleoptera
noun plural
co·le·op·te·ra
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Medical Definition of coleoptera
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capitalized
: the largest order of insects comprising the beetles and weevils and being distinguished by a pair of forewings that are usually hard and rigid, are never used for flight, and serve as a protective covering for the delicate flight wings and the upper surface of the abdomen
2
: insects that are beetles
Other Words from coleoptera
coleopteran
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noun or adjective
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noun or adjective
coleopterist
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noun
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noun
coleopterous
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adjective
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adjective