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Words nearby dipteran
dipstick test, dip switch, dipsy-doodle, Diptera, dipteral, dipteran, dipterocarpaceous, dipteron, dipterous, diptote, diptych
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Example sentences from the Web for dipteran
Investigation into dipteran venoms has been very slow to progress, which seems a shame as we now know they are rather unusual.
Evolution made mosquitos into stealthy, sensitive vampires|Erica McAlister|October 15, 2020|Popular ScienceOne or two examples of the adaptations of dipteran larvae to life in the water may well bring the present chapter to a close.
The Life-Story of Insects|Geo. H. Carpenter
British Dictionary definitions for dipteran
dipteran
dipteron (ˈdɪptəˌrɒn)
/ (ˈdɪptərən) /
noun
any dipterous insect
adjective
another word for dipterous (def. 1)
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Medical definitions for dipteran
dipteran
[ dĭp′tər-ən ]
n.
A dipterous insect.
Other words from dipteran
dip′ter•an adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for dipteran
dipteran
[ dĭp′tər-ən ]
Any of various insects of the order Diptera, characterized by a single pair of membranous wings, a pair of club-shaped balancing organs, and large compound eyes. Dipterans include the flies, mosquitoes, midges, and gnats.
Other words from dipteran
dipterous adjectiveThe American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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