Definition for NEC-ROP-TER, or NEU-ROP'TE-RA

NEC-ROP-TER, or NEU-ROP'TE-RA, n. [Gr. {foreign}, a nerve, and {foreign}, wing.]

The neuropters are an order of insects having four membranous, transparent, naked wings, reticulated with veins, a the dragon fly.

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