raphidian

1 of 2

adjective

ra·​phid·​i·​an

rəˈfidēən

variants or raphidiid

rəˈfidēə̇d

: of or relating to the Raphidiidae

raphidian

2 of 2

noun

"

variants or raphidiid

"

plural -s

: an insect of the family Raphidiidae

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

raphidian from New Latin Raphidium + English -an; raphidiid from New Latin Raphidiidae

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