NEUROPTERA
\njˈuːɹəptəɹə], \njˈuːɹəptəɹə], \n_j_ˈuː_ɹ_ə_p_t_ə_ɹ_ə]\
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an order of insects including: lacewings; antlions; dobsonflies; alderflies; fishflies; mantispids; spongeflies
By Princeton University
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an order of insects including: lacewings; antlions; dobsonflies; alderflies; fishflies; mantispids; spongeflies
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An order of hexapod insects having two pairs of large, membranous, net-veined wings. The mouth organs are adapted for chewing. They feed upon other insects, and undergo a complete metamorphosis. The ant-lion, hellgamite, and lacewing fly are examples. Formerly, the name was given to a much more extensive group, including the true Neuroptera and the Pseudoneuroptera.
By Oddity Software
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An order of hexapod insects having two pairs of large, membranous, net-veined wings. The mouth organs are adapted for chewing. They feed upon other insects, and undergo a complete metamorphosis. The ant-lion, hellgamite, and lacewing fly are examples. Formerly, the name was given to a much more extensive group, including the true Neuroptera and the Pseudoneuroptera.
By Noah Webster.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].