noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The scientific study of insects. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

entomologyentomologymost common term

Etymology

From French insectologie; equivalent to insect + -ology. Compare Latin īnsectum and īnsecta.

Related phrases

insect borneinsect friendlyinsect proofinsect wax

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