insect-drawing
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/ˈɪnˌsɛkt ˈdrɔɪŋ/
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/ˈɪnˌsɛkt ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
depiction of insects
Etymology
The term 'insect-drawing' is a compound word formed from 'insect' and 'drawing'. 'Insect' originates from Latin 'insectum', meaning 'cut into', referring to the segmented bodies of insects. 'Drawing' comes from Old English 'dragan', meaning 'to pull or drag'.
The word 'insect' evolved from the Latin 'insectum', through Old French 'insecte', to the modern English 'insect'. 'Drawing' evolved from Old English 'dragan', through Middle English 'drawen', to the modern English 'drawing'.
The term 'insect-drawing' has consistently referred to the depiction of insects, primarily for scientific or educational purposes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a drawing or illustration of an insect, often used for scientific or educational purposes.
The biology textbook included several insect-drawings to help students identify different species.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/03 23:43