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insect meaning in Sanskrit

जन्तु jantu

/ˈɪn.sɛkt/

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

Sanskrit words for insect

arthropod of class Insecta
जन्तु jantu

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 Sanskrit

What is the meaning of insect in Sanskrit?
Insect in Sanskrit is जन्तु (jantu).
insect इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Insect: जन्तु (jantu).
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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