noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The hercules beetle is the largest extant species of beetle in the world.

Definition:A large beetle with extremely long horns on the males, often used as 'billbeetle'.

From hercules beetle

Example:The billbeetle is a member of the insect family.

Definition:A member of the class Insecta comprising the vast majority of the insect species.

From insect

Example:The male billbeetle has a prominent horn, which is smaller in females.

Definition:A male insect belonging to the beetle family, often more colorful or larger than the female.

From male beetle

Example:Billbeetles are studied by zoologists for their unique physical characteristics.

Definition:The branch of biology that deals with the identification, classification, and nomenclature of organisms, particularly animals.

From zoology

Example:The male billbeetle horns are used in rivalry for dominance.

Definition:Hard, bony protrusions on the head of some animals, such as the billbeetle.

From horns

Example:Dynastidae includes the genus Dynastes, which is characterized by its large horns.

Definition:A family of beetles known for their large size and prominent horns.

From Dynastidae

Example:The billbeetle's body has a humpback shape, which helps it to defend against predators.

Definition:An animal or structure with a prominent arch in the middle, resembling a hump.

From humpback

Example:Billbeetles are examples of invertebrates in the insect class.

Definition:An animal without a backbone, such as the billbeetle.

From invertebrate

Example:The horned billbeetle is a large and impressive insect.

Definition:A term colloquially used to describe the distinctive horns of male billbeetles.

From horne

Example:Studying natural history, one might encounter the fascinating billbeetle.

Definition:The branch of natural science that relates to the history of natural objects, especially as exemplified in the organic kingdom.

From natural history