coléoptèreadjectivecommon nounSyllable DecompositioncoléoptèreEtymologyexpandfrom Ancient Greek κολεός koléos (sheath, scabbard, case), and -ptera ("wing").Definition1. Describes insects whose elytra protect the wings.expandLes insectes coléoptères.PluralcoléoptèresTranslationsenglish:coleopterous