ootheca

[oh-uh-thee-kuh]

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noun, plural o·o·the·cae

[oh-uh-thee-see] /ˌoʊ əˈθi si/.

a case or capsule containing eggs, as that of certain gastropods and insects.

Origin of ootheca

From New Latin, dating back to 1850–55; see origin at oo-, theca

Also called egg case.

Related formso·o·the·cal, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for ootheca

ootheca

noun plural -cae (-siː)

a capsule containing eggs that is produced by some insects and molluscs

Derived Formsoothecal, adjective

Word Origin for ootheca

C19: New Latin, from oo- + thēkē case

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