Amara

noun

Am·​a·​ra

ˈamərə

: a large genus of phytophagous ground beetles (family Carabidae) of oblong-ovate form, medium size, and usually bronze color

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek, trench; akin to Greek amē shovel, diaman to dig, Old Slavic jama pit

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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