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Plecoptera

Pronunciation: /plɪˈkɒptərə/

Definition of Plecoptera

noun

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

Derivatives

plecopteran

noun & adjective

Origin:

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

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