orthopteron

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A form of orthopteran — Any of many insects of the order Orthoptera.

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orthopterous insectorthopteran
Scrabble 16

Meanings

nounorthopteron (plural orthopterons)

plural orthopterons

  1. alternativeAlternative form of orthopteran.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounany of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts

Similar
orthopterous insectorthopteran
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APA

orthopteron. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthopteron

MLA

“orthopteron.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthopteron. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “orthopteron,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthopteron.

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