CEFR C1

filicorn

adjective

Meaning

Having antennae that are long and slender, resembling threads.

Examples

The entomologist noted the filicorn antennae of the new insect species.
Many moths possess filicorn antennae, which help them detect pheromones.

Synonyms: threadlike, filamentous, setaceous

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filicorn (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlɪkɔːrn/

Definition

Having antennae that are long and slender, resembling threads.

Examples

The entomologist noted the filicorn antennae of the new insect species.
Many moths possess filicorn antennae, which help them detect pheromones.

How to Use filicorn

filicorn antennae (collocation): antennae that are long and slender like threads — "The beetle's filicorn antennae helped it navigate the dark forest."

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