See Also: rubberoid(dictionary)

apterygote (iou) and rubberoid (iou)


apterygote (iou)



apterygote adjective & noun. E20.
[mod. Latin Apterygota (see below), from Greek A-10 + pterugotos winged.]
Entomology.
A. adjective. Pertaining to or designating insects of the subclass Apterygota, which includes primitive orders in which wings are totally lacking, e.g. bristletails, springtails. E20.
b. noun. An apterygote insect. E20.

rubberoid (iou)



rubberoid noun & adjective. L19.
[from RUBBER noun1 & adjective + -OID.]
A. noun. A substitute for rubber. L19.
b. adjective. Resembling rubber; made of such a substance. M20.