insect

English

/ˈɪnsɛkt/

noun
Definitions
  • An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
  • (colloquial) Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc
  • (derogatory) A contemptible or powerless person.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *sek- (cut, dry out, coagulate).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sek-

Gloss

cut, dry out, coagulate

Concept
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