Lepidopteran
[lep-i-dop-ter-uh n] /ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər ən/
adjective
1.
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noun
2.
a insect.
/ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərən/
noun (pl) -terans, -tera (-tərə)
1.
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
2.
of, relating to, or belonging to the order Lepidoptera
lepidopteran
(lěp’ĭ-dŏp’tər-ən)
Any of various insects of the order Lepidoptera, characterized by four large, flat, membranous wings covered with small scales. The larvae of lepidopterans are caterpillars. Lepidopterans include butterflies, moths, and skippers.
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[lep-i-dop-tuh-rol-uh-jee] /ˌlɛp ɪˌdɒp təˈrɒl ə dʒi/ noun 1. the branch of zoology dealing with butterflies and moths. /ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərɪst/ noun 1. a person who studies or collects moths and butterflies noun the scientific study of butterflies and moths Word Origin Latin Lepidoptera ‘butterflies, moths’ n. 1826, from Lepidoptera + -ist.
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[lep-i-dop-tuh-rol-uh-jee] /ˌlɛp ɪˌdɒp təˈrɒl ə dʒi/ noun 1. the branch of zoology dealing with butterflies and moths. noun the scientific study of butterflies and moths Word Origin Latin Lepidoptera ‘butterflies, moths’
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[lep-i-dop-ter-uh n] /ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər ən/ noun, plural lepidoptera [lep-i-dop-ter-uh] /ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər ə/ (Show IPA) 1. any lepidopterous insect.
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[lep-i-dop-ter-uh s] /ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər əs/ adjective 1. belonging or pertaining to the , an order of insects comprising the butterflies, moths, and skippers, that in the adult state have four membranous wings more or less covered with small scales.
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[lep-i-dop-tuh-rol-uh-jee] /ˌlɛp ɪˌdɒp təˈrɒl ə dʒi/ noun 1. the branch of zoology dealing with butterflies and moths. noun the scientific study of butterflies and moths Word Origin Latin Lepidoptera ‘butterflies, moths’