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obtect

Pronunciation: /əbˈtɛkt/
(also obtected /əbˈtɛktɪd/)
Definition of obtect

adjective

Entomology
  • (of an insect pupa or chrysalis) covered in a hard case with the legs and wings attached immovably against the body.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin obtectus, past participle of obtegere 'cover over'

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