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thysanopteran

[ thahy-suh-nop-ter-uhn, this-uh- ]

adjective

  1. Also thysa·nopter·ous. belonging or pertaining to the insect order Thysanoptera, comprising the thrips.


noun

  1. Also a thysanopteran insect; a thrips.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of thysanopteran1

1890–95; < New Latin Thysanopter ( a ) order name (< Greek thýsan ( os ) tassel, fringe + -o- -o- + -ptera, neuter plural of -pteros -winged; -pterous ) + -an

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