ThysanopteraPronunciation: /ˌθʌɪsəˈnɒpt(ə)rə/Definition of Thysanoptera noun Entomology an order of insects that comprises the thrips. (thysanoptera) insects of the order Thysanoptera ; thrips: thysanoptera frequent many kinds of plantsDerivatives thysanopteran noun & adjective Origin:modern Latin (plural), from Greek thusanos 'tassel' + pteron 'wing'Thysanoptera in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Thysanoptera in the US English dictionary
