insectile

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

insectile

  1. of, or pertaining to insects
    Synonym: insectual

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References

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

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