Termite

/ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ noun verb

A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

Definition

  1. (noun) A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.
  2. (verb) Of a chimpanzee: to catch termites by inserting a stick or vine into their nest and waiting for them to climb up it.

Word stats

  • Termite contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Termite mean?

A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

How many letters are in Termite?

Termite has 7 letters.

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