SPRINGTAIL


Meaning of SPRINGTAIL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' spri ŋ - ˌ t ā l

Function: noun

Date: circa 1797

: any of an order (Collembola) of small primitive wingless insects that exhibit incomplete metamorphosis and usually possess a furcula used for jumping ― called also collembolan

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