Definitions for insectaries

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insectaries in·sec·tar·y

Spelling: [in-sek-ter-ee]

IPA: /ˈɪn sɛkˌtɛr i/

Insectaries is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 1126 anagrams from letters in insectaries (aceeiinrsst).

Definitions for insectaries

noun

1. a laboratory for the study of live insects, their life histories, effects on plants, reaction to insecticides, etc.

Origin of insectaries

1885-90; variant of insectarium; see -ary

Examples for insectaries

The length of the egg stage was found to vary considerably even in the insectary, due no doubt largely to the weather conditions.

insectary: a place or building where insects are bred and studied.