termes
termes · termites
A termiteA termite.
/ˈtɜːmiːz/
Meaning
1 sensesA termite.
More definitions
- type genus of the Termitidae
Origin
From the translingual Termes (genus name), from Late Latin termes, late variant of ClassicFrom the translingual Termes (genus name), from Late Latin termes, late variant of Classical Latin tarmes (“woodworm”).
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Forms
plural: termitesSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- type genus of the Termitidae:genus Termes
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedtermite