platypod

/ˈplætɪpɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of insect with a broad, flat body, typically a beetle or a weevil.

“The platypod beetle is often found in wood and feeds on fungi.”

2. adjective

Resembling a platypod, especially in having a broad, flat body.

“The platypod beetle’s unique shape allows it to fit into small crevices.”

Synonyms

  • beetle
  • weevil

Antonyms

  • curved
  • large