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HEMISECT v.
To divide along the mesial plane.
HEMISECTION n.
A division along the mesial plane; also, one of the parts so divided.
INSECT n. 6 definitions
One of the Insecta; esp., one of the Hexapoda. See Insecta.
INSECTA n. 3 definitions
cles along the sides of the body. In this sense it includes the Hexapoda, or six-legged insects and the Myriapoda, with numerous legs. See Insect, n.
INSECTARY n.
A place for keeping living insects. -- In`sec*ta"ri*um, n. Etym: [L.]
INSECTATION n.
The act of pursuing; pursuit; harassment; persecution. [Obs.] Sir T. More.
INSECTATOR n.
A pursuer; a persecutor; a censorious critic. [Obs.] Bailey.
INSECTED a.
Pertaining to, having the nature of, or resembling, an insect. Howell.
INSECTICIDE n.
An agent or preparation for destroying insects; an insect powder. -- In*sec"ti*ci`dal, a.
INSECTILE a.
Pertaining to, or having the nature of, insects. Bacon.
INSECTION n.
A cutting in; incisure; incision.
INSECTIVORA n. 2 definitions
An order of mammals which feed principally upon insects.
INSECTIVORE n.
One of the Insectivora.
INSECTIVOROUS a. 4 definitions
Feeding or subsisting on insects; carnivorous. The term is applied: (a) to
INSECTOLOGER n.
An entomologist. [Obs.]
INSECTOLOGY n.
Entomology. [Obs.]
INTERSECT v. 2 definitions
n; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts; as, any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the center. Lands intersected by a narrow frith Abhor each other. Cowper.
INTERSECTION n. 2 definitions
The act, state, or place of intersecting.
INTERSECTIONAL a.
Pertaining to, or formed by, intersections.
MULTISECT a.
Divided into many similar segments; -- said of an insect or myriapod.
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