Plecoptera

 
Pronunciation: /plɪˈkɒptərə/

plural noun

Entomology
  • an order of insects that comprises the stoneflies.
  • (plecoptera) insects of the Plecoptera order; stoneflies: the gills of most plecoptera

Derivatives

plecopteran

noun & adjective

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek plekos 'wickerwork' (from plekein 'to plait') + pteron 'wing'