Neuropteran Definition

no͝o-rŏptər-ən, nyo͝o-
noun
Any of an order (Neuroptera) of carnivorous insects, including the lacewings and ant lions, with four transparent wings and biting mouthparts.
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Neuropter.

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Synonyms:
  • neuropterous insect
  • neuropteron

Origin of Neuropteran

  • From New Latin Neuroptera order name Greek neuron vein, tendon neuron Greek ptera pl. of pteron wing –pter

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

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