English word insecticide comes from English -cide (Killer. Killing.), English insect, French insecte (Insect.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -cide | English (eng) | Killer. Killing. |
| insect | English (eng) | (colloquial) Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc. (derogatory) A contemptible or powerless person.. An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton. |
| insecte | French (fra) | Insect. |
| insecticide | French (fra) | Insecticide. |
| insecticide | English (eng) | A substance used to kill insects. |