zyzzyva

/zɪˈzɪvə/ or /ziˈzɪvə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of weevil, specifically the genus of weevils in the subfamily Curculioninae, characterized by their long snouts.

“The entomologist studied the unique zyzzyva species found in the tropical rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • snout beetle
  • weevil

Antonyms

  • bee
  • butterfly