Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hemiptera

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.05 in modern English

Syllables: hemiptera
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

An order of hexapod insects having a jointed proboscis, including four sharp stylets (mandibles and maxillae), for piercing. In many of the species (Heteroptera) the front wings are partially coriaceous, and different from the others.

Questions

What does hemiptera mean?: An order of hexapod insects having a jointed proboscis, including four sharp stylets (mandibles and maxillae), for piercing. In many of the species (Heteroptera) the front wings are partially coriaceous, and different from the others.

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