See also: insekt

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From Latin insecta (18th century).

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  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈzɛkt/
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Insekt n (mixed, genitive Insektes or Insekts, plural Insekten)

  1. insect
    Synonyms: Kerbtier, Kerf
    • 1775, Naturgeschichte zum Gebrauche der Jugend, Landshut, page 125:
      Die Insekte machen die zahlreichste Classe von Thieren aus[.]
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Etymology edit

From German Insekt.

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Insekt n (plural Insekten)

  1. insect