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cole/o — Sheath

cole/o means sheath. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: Coleoptera.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Sheath

• Ancient Greek: κολεός (koleos)

Examples and word parts

Coleoptera

The beetle order, whose hardened forewings cover the flying wings when at rest.

Word parts: cole/o (sheath) + ptera (wings)

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