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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of many proto-insects, of the order Protura, that lack eyes and wings.
2. 2
   any of several minute primitive wingless and eyeless insects having a cone-shaped head; inhabit damp soil or decaying organic matter wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to these insects.

Synonyms

All synonyms

coneheadconeheadtelsontail

Etymology

From translingual Protura + -an.

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