micromelus

/mɪkrɒmˈɛləs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of short-tailed grasshoppers.

“The biologist studied various species of micromelus, including Micromelus sagittifera.”

2. adjective

Describing something that relates to or is characteristic of micromelus, such as a small grasshopper.

“The micromelus-sized insect was almost invisible to the naked eye.”

Synonyms

  • grasshopper
  • short-tailed

Antonyms

  • large
  • long-tailed