adj
Meaning 1
Ground-dwelling or growing close to the ground.
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: terricolous
Antonyms: none provided
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terricole
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noun
Meaning 2
Any insect that lives on or in the ground, especially one that is flightless.
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Latin terricolus (“ground-dwelling”). Equivalent to Latin terra (“earth”) + -cole.