Pyrrhocoris
|Pyr/rho/co/ris|
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/ˌpɪrəˈkɔːrɪs/
flame-colored bug
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Pyrrhocoris' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'pyrrhos,' meaning 'flame-colored,' and 'koris,' meaning 'bug.'
Historical Evolution
'Pyrrhocoris' has remained relatively unchanged from its Greek origins, maintaining its reference to the flame-colored appearance of the bugs.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any flame-colored bug, but now it specifically denotes a genus within the Pyrrhocoridae family.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of true bugs in the family Pyrrhocoridae, commonly known as firebugs.
The Pyrrhocoris apterus is a common species found in Europe.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45