Neuroptera

plural noun

Neu·​rop·​tera

-tərə

: an order of usually net-winged insects that have holometabolous development and that include the lacewings, ant lions, and related insects see megaloptera

neuropteran

(ˈ)⸗¦⸗tərən 

adjective or noun

neuropterous

-rəs 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from neur- + -ptera

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