Anisoptera

 
Pronunciation: /ˌanʌɪˈzɒptərə/

plural noun

Entomology
  • a group of insects which comprises the dragonflies. Compare with Zygoptera.
    • Suborder Anisoptera, order Odonata

Derivatives

anisopteran

noun & adjective

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek anisos 'unequal' + pteron 'wing'