Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mesonotum

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.19 in modern English

Syllables: mesono-tum
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The dorsal portion of the mesothorax of insects.

Example Sentences

"Frons mat black, orbits slightly paler, more greyish; mesonotum distinctly mat, greyish-black, but with some subshine; […]"

Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek, meaning "middle of the back".

Word Breakdown

Root: -

Inflected Forms

mesonota (plural)

Derived Forms

promesonotum

Frequently Paired Words

mesonotal

Questions

What does mesonotum mean?: The dorsal portion of the mesothorax of insects.
Where does mesonotum come from?: From New Latin, from Ancient Greek, meaning "middle of the back".

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