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neuropteran

Syllabification: (neu·rop·ter·an)

Entomology
Definition of neuropteran

noun

  • a predatory flying insect of the order Neuroptera, such as a lacewing or alderfly.

adjective

  • relating to or denoting neuropterans.

Derivatives

neuropterous

Pronunciation: /-rəs/

adjective

neuropteran in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of neuropteran in the British & World English dictionary