Neuroptera
/ˌnjʊəˈrɒptərə/1
- Entomology an order of predatory flying insects that includes the lacewings, alderflies, snake flies, and ant lions. They have four finely veined membranous wings.【昆】脉翅目。
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neuroptera
as plural noun insects of this order脉翅目昆虫。
派生词
neuropteran
noun & adjectiveneuropterous
adjective词源
modern Latin (plural), from NEURO- in the sense 'veined' + Greek pteron 'wing'.