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cóccido . ( Of the lat. )( coccum and the Gr. ?, form). 1. adj. Zool. It is said of hemipteran insects, plant parasites, which have a great sexual dimorphism, with winged males and ápteras females; These stick its beak on the floor and remain motionless, absorbing the juices that feed. Some produce useful substances, such as the Scarlet quermes kermes oak, the nopal cochineal, gum shellac, wax of China, etc. U t. c. s. 2. m. pl. Zool. Family of these animals. O RTOGR. ESCR. with ma y. initial.