Coleoptera

 
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒlɪˈɒpt(ə)rə/

plural noun

Entomology
  • an order of insects that comprises the beetles (including weevils), forming the largest order of animals on the earth.
  • (coleoptera) insects of the Coleoptera order; beetles: coleoptera are very sensitive to changes in wetness

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek koleopteros, from koleos 'sheath' + pteron 'wing'