orthopteran

[ awr-thop-ter-uhn ]

adjective

1. orthopterous.

noun

1. an orthopterous insect.

orthopteran

/ ɔːˈθɒptərən /

noun

1. Alsoorthopteron -tera-tərə any orthopterous insect

adjective

1. See orthopterous
   another word for orthopterous

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthopteran¹

1895–1900; < New Latin Orthopter ( a ) ( orthopteron ) + -an

Example Sentences

When the small one is behind the V, the group has the appearance of an orthopteran "accessory."

From Project Gutenberg