n.
Pronunciation: nu ̇ - ' räp-t ə -r ə n, nyu ̇ -
Function: noun
Etymology: ultimately from Greek neur- + pteron wing ― more at FEATHER
Date: circa 1842
: any of an order (Neuroptera) of usually net-winged insects that include the lacewings and ant lions
– neuropteran adjective
– neu · rop · ter · ous \ -r ə s \ adjective