Insecta
[ in-sek-tuh ]
/ ɪnˈsɛk tə /
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noun
the class comprising the insects.
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Origin of Insecta
1570–80; <New Latin, Latin, plural of insectuminsect
Words nearby Insecta
inseam, in search of, in season, in secret, insect, Insecta, insectarium, insectary, insecticide, insectifuge, insectile
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