单词 | lepidopteran |
释义 | Word Frequency lepidopteran(ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərən) nounWord forms: plural -terans or -tera (-tərə) 1. also: lepidopteron any of numerous insects of the order Lepidoptera, typically having two pairs of wings covered with fragile scales, mouthparts specialized as a suctorial proboscis, and caterpillars as larvae: comprises the butterflies and moths adjective also: lepidopterous 2. of, relating to, or belonging to the order Lepidoptera Word origin C19: from New Latin lepidoptera, from lepido- + Greek pteron wing |
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