What does FRONS mean?

Here is the dictionary-style definition of "frons": frons
  1. Parts of Speech: Noun
  2. Definition: The forehead or front part of an insects head.
  3. Pronunciations: US: /frɑnz/, UK: /frɒnz/
  4. Origin and Usage: The word "frons" is derived from Latin and was first used in English in the mid-19th century. It is a technical term used in entomology to describe the front part of an insects head.
  5. Synonyms: None
  6. Related Words: None
  7. Example Sentences:
    • The frons of a butterflys head is covered in tiny, sensory hairs.
    • Entomologists use the shape and size of the frons to identify different species of beetles.


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