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insect in Malay

serangga

/ˈɪn.sɛkt/

insect in Malay: serangga. In English, insect means an arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

Malay words for insect

arthropod of class Insecta
serangga

English meaning of insect

  1. noun An arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
  2. noun Any small, creeping, crawling, or slithering animal, excluding mammals, birds, and fish.
  3. noun An arthropod or invertebrate.
  4. noun A contemptible or powerless person.

Full definition of insect

insect in a sentence

  • Our shed has several insect infestations, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps.
  • The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect.

Synonyms of insect

insect in other languages

Questions about insect in Malay

What is the meaning of insect in Malay?
Insect in Malay is serangga.
Apakah maksud insect dalam bahasa Melayu?
Insect: serangga.
What does insect mean in English?
Insect means an arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

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