Obtect Definition

ŏb-tĕkt
adjective
Pertaining to an insect pupa in which the appendages and wings are glued down against the body by a secretion.
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Origin of Obtect

  • Latin obtēctus past participle of obtegere to cover over ob- over ob– tegere to cover (s)teg- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

OOBOBT

Words Ending With

TCTECT

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obtect

Words Starting With O and Ending With T

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With O6 Letter Words Ending With T