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net-winged

[net-wingd]

adjective

Entomology.

  1. having reticulate wing venation.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of net-winged1

First recorded in 1885–90
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Example Sentences

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Neuroptera, or Net-winged Insects, with four naked, transparent, or reticulated wings; the tail generally destitute of a sting.

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Pseudo-neuroptera: those net-winged insects with incomplete metamorphosis: includes the present Ephemeroptera, Odonata, Plecoptera, Isoptera and Corrodentia: = Archiptera.

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