collembolan

noun

Definition
any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water
Example
'collembolan' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
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Length
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Syllables
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