anelytrous
|a-nel-y-trous|
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/əˈnɛlɪtrəs/
without elytra (wing covers)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anelytrous' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'elytron' meaning 'sheath' or 'covering (wing)'.
Historical Evolution
'anelytrous' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots to describe insects lacking elytra.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without elytra', and this meaning has remained unchanged in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/04 22:36