Homopteran Definition

hō-mŏptər-ən
noun
Any of an order (Homoptera) of insects with sucking mouthparts and two pairs of membranous wings of uniform thickness, as aphids, cicadas, or scale insects.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • homopterous insect
adjective
Of or relating to this order of insects.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Homopteran

Noun

Singular:
homopteran
Plural:
homopterans

Origin of Homopteran

  • From New Latin Homoptera order name Greek homo- homo- Greek pteron wing –pter

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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