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ootheca
[ oh-uh-thee-kuh ]
noun
, plural o·o·the·cae [oh-, uh, -, thee, -see].
- a case or capsule containing eggs, as that of certain gastropods and insects.
ootheca
/ ˌəʊəˈθiːkə /
noun
- a capsule containing eggs that is produced by some insects and molluscs
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Derived Forms
- ˌooˈthecal, adjective
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Other Words From
- oo·thecal adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ootheca1
C19: New Latin, from oo- + thēkē case
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