lacewing
Any of a number of gauzy-winged insects of certain families within the order NeuropteraAny of a number of gauzy-winged insects of certain families within the order Neuroptera.
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Meaning
2 sensesAny of a number of gauzy-winged insects of certain families within the order Neuroptera.
сетчатокрылоеsetčatokryloje
any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Cethosia (order Lepidoptera).
Origin
From lace + wing. Possibly a calque of translingual Neuroptera.From lace + wing. Possibly a calque of translingual Neuroptera.
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Forms
plural: lacewingsSynonyms
1 synonyms- any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids:lacewing fly
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