单词 | insectifuge |
释义 | insectifuge in British English (ɪnˈsɛktɪˌfjuːdʒ) noun a substance that repels, but does not kill, insects insectifuge in American English (ɪnˈsɛktəˌfjudʒ) US noun any substance used to repel or drive away insects insectifuge in American English (inˈsektəˌfjuːdʒ) noun a substance or preparation for driving off insects Word origin [insect + -i- + -fuge]-i- is the typical ending of the first element of compounds of Latin words, as -o- is of Greek words, but often used in English with a first element of any origin,if the second element is of Latin origin. Other words that use the affix -i- include: Frenchify, cuneiform |
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