Definition of ORTHOPTERAN

orthopteran

Meanings

Plural: orthopterans

Noun

  • any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
  • Any of many insects of the order Orthoptera.

Origin / Etymology

From translingual Orthoptera (“order of insects”) + -an.

Synonyms

orthopteron, orthopterous insect

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 17

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