Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

metanotum

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: metan-otum
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The dorsal portion of the metathorax of insects

Example Sentences

"Metanotum shining, indistinctly punctured at the base in the centre, the sides closely punctured; the areola large, obliquely narrowed at the base, its apex open, there are 2 lateral areas, both widely open at the base on the outerside; the posterior median area bears about 10 stout, transverse keels; on its apical outerside is a triangular area; the spiracular is bounded on the outerside by a distinct keel ."

Etymology

From New Latin metanōtum, from Ancient Greek μετα- (meta-) + νῶτον (nôton).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: metanōtum, μετα-

Inflected Forms

metanota (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

metanotal

Questions

What does metanotum mean?: The dorsal portion of the metathorax of insects
Where does metanotum come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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