Etymology

insectile

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Today it means: of, or pertaining to insects Full definition →

Latin -ilis
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  1. Latin · derived from-ilis
  2. English todayinsectile

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

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