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insectile

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin īnsectum (“insect”) +‎ -ile, from the neuter of Latin -ilis (adjective-forming suffix), after reptile.[1]

Adjective

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insectile

  1. of, or pertaining to insects
    Synonym: insectual

References

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  1. ^ “insectile, adj.1 and n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

Anagrams

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