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trichopterous

American  
[trih-kop-ter-uhs] / trɪˈkɒp tər əs /

adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the insect order Trichoptera, comprising the caddisflies.


Etymology

Origin of trichopterous

1810–20; < New Latin Trichopter ( a ) (< Greek tricho- tricho- + -ptera, neuter plural of -pteros -winged; see -pterous) + -ous


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