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Strepsiptera

Pronunciation: /strɛpˈsɪptərə/

Definition of Strepsiptera

noun

Entomology
  • an order of minute parasitic insects which comprises the stylops.

Derivatives

strepsipteran

noun & adjective

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek strepsi- (combining form of strephein 'to turn') + pteron 'wing'

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Definition of Strepsiptera in the US English dictionary

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