Definition of Insectile

1. a. Pertaining to, or having the nature of, insects.

Definition of Insectile

1. Adjective. of, or pertaining to insects ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Insectile

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Insectile

insectaries
insectarium
insectariums
insectary
insectation
insectations
insectator
insectdom
insected
insecticidal
insecticidally
insecticide
insecticide resistance
insecticides
insectifuge
insectile (current term)
insection
insections
insectivora
insectivore
insectivores
insectivorous
insectivorous plant
insectless
insectlike
insectoid
insectoids
insectologer
insectologers
insectologic

Literary usage of Insectile

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The 30 Trials of IX and the Angels by Mark Durant (2004)
"Gazing upon her insectile countenance, vaguely recognizing her from somewhere else, Ix wondered at how she could be with him here on the moon when she ..."

2. Proserpina: Studies of Wayside Flowers, While the Air was Yet Pure Among the by John Ruskin (1879)
"... and FlG- 22. that the incised, sectional, or insectile joint means more or less weakness,* and necklace-like laxity or license in the creature's make; ..."

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