Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of FORFICULA

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  type genus of Forficulidae
 
 Sponsored Links: 
 
 Synonyms: genus Forficula
 
 See Also: arthropod genus, common European earwig, family Forficulidae, Forficula auricularia, Forficulidae

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\For*fic"u*la\, n. [L., small shears, scissors, dim.
of forfex shears.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of insects including the earwigs. See {Earwig}, 1.
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY