Definition of Springtail

1. Noun. Any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water.

Exact synonyms: Collembolan
Generic synonyms: Insect
Group relationships: Collembola, Order Collembola

Definition of Springtail

1. n. Any one of numerous species of small apterous insects belonging to the order Thysanura. They have two elastic caudal stylets which can be bent under the abdomen and then suddenly extended like a spring, thus enabling them to leap to a considerable distance. See Collembola, and Podura.

Definition of Springtail

1. Noun. Any of various wingless insects, of the order ''Collembola'', that have spring-like legs. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Springtail

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Medical Definition of Springtail

1. Any one of numerous species of small apterous insects belonging to the order Thysanura. They have two elastic caudal stylets which can be bent under the abdomen and then suddenly extended like a spring, thus enabling them to leap to a considerable distance. See Collembola, and Podura. (04 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Springtail

springinesses
springing
springing cow
springing executory interest
springing executory interests
springingly
springings
springle
springles
springless
springlet
springlets
springlike
springloaded
springs
springtail (current term)
springtails
springtide
springtides
springtime
springtimes
springwater
springwaters
springwood
springwoods
springy
sprinkle
sprinkled
sprinkler
sprinkler system

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