Definition of Coleoptera

1. Noun. Beetles.


Definition of Coleoptera

1. n. pl. An order of insects having the anterior pair of wings (elytra) hard and horny, and serving as coverings for the posterior pair, which are membranous, and folded transversely under the others when not in use. The mouth parts form two pairs of jaws (mandibles and maxillæ) adapted for chewing. Most of the Coleoptera are known as beetles and weevils.

Definition of Coleoptera

1. [n]

Medical Definition of Coleoptera

1. The largest order of insects, comprising the beetles and weevils. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coleoptera

coleads
colectasia
colectomies
colectomy
coled
colegatee
colegatees
colemanite
colemanites
colemouse
coleocele
coleoid
coleoids
coleopter
coleopteral
coleopteran
coleopterans
coleoptericin
coleopterist
coleopterists
coleopteroid
coleopterologist
coleopterology
coleopterous
coleopters
coleoptile
coleoptiles
coleoptosis

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