sialid
|si-al-id|
C2
/ˈsaɪəlɪd/
insect family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sialid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'sialos,' where 'sialos' meant 'spittle.'
Historical Evolution
'sialos' transformed into the scientific Latin term 'Sialidae,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sialid.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the spittle-like appearance of the larvae, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific family of insects.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the family Sialidae, commonly known as alderflies, which are a group of insects in the order Megaloptera.
The sialid larvae are aquatic and can be found in streams and rivers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/03 11:00