ootheca
(o-o-the-ca)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. a protective case for the eggs of insects and spiders.
Example Sentence
The praying mantis laid an ootheca on the branch of the tree.
Synonyms
egg case; egg capsule; egg sac
Antonyms
adult insect; hatched larvae
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