termes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A termite.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɜːmiːz/

Word forms

termes termites

Etymology

From the translingual Termes (genus name), from Late Latin termes, late variant of Classical Latin tarmes (“woodworm”).

Derived words

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