rhynchotous, a. Ent.
(rɪŋˈkəʊtəs)
[f. mod.L. Rhynchota, in Fabricius Rhyngota (f. Gr. ῥύγχος snout) + -ous.]
Belonging to the order Rhynchota (= Hemiptera) of insects.
| [1858 Mayne Expos. Lex., Rhyngotus,..rhyngotous.] 1890 Nature 30 Jan. 302 This interesting but difficult group [i.e. Cicadæ] of Rhynchotous insects. |