See Also: Oerlikon(dictionary)

entomology (sh) and Oerlikon (iou)


entomology (sh)




Branch of zoology dealing with the scientific study of insects, including their taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology.

Applied aspects of entomology, such as the harmful and beneficial impact of insects on humans, are also studied.


Oerlikon (iou)



Oerlikon noun. Also oerlikon. M20.
[A suburb of Zurich, the place of manufacture.]
(Proprietary name for) any of various guns and fittings, spec. a light anti-aircraft cannon.