Definitions for Lepidoptera

Lepidoptera Lep·i·dop·ter·a

Spelling: [lep-i-dop-ter-uh]
IPA: /ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər ə/

Lepidoptera is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 997 anagrams from letters in Lepidoptera (adeeilopprt).

Definitions for Lepidoptera

noun

  1. the order comprising the lepidopterous insects.
  2. any lepidopterous insect.

Origin of Lepidoptera

1725-35; New Latin; plural of lepidopteron

Examples for Lepidoptera

Median shade or line: in Lepidoptera, crosses at or about middle of wings.

Sagitta: arrow-like spots on the wings of Lepidoptera and other insects.

Tentacular -um: retractile processes on the larvae of Lepidoptera.

The Nepticulidae are the smallest of all the Lepidoptera, measuring only 3-8 mm.

Lana: wool: the long hair on the abdomen of some Lepidoptera.

Lingua spiralis: the spiral tongue of Lepidoptera: see glossa.

Will you come upstairs, Dr. Watson, and inspect my collection of Lepidoptera?

Palpuli: the maxillary palpi in Lepidoptera, when visibly developed.

The ears of Lepidoptera (butterflies) are situated in their antennæ.

These Lepidoptera are for children to play with, pretty to look at, so some think.

Word Value for Lepidoptera
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