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Neuroptera

Syllabification: (Neu·rop·ter·a)
Pronunciation: /n(y)o͝oˈräptərə/

Entomology
Definition of Neuroptera
  • an order of predatory flying insects that includes the lacewings, snake flies, and ant lions. They have four finely veined membranous wings.
  • (neuroptera) [as plural noun] insects of the order Neuroptera.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from neuro- in the sense 'veined' + Greek pteron 'wing'

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