ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈläptərə noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from megal- + -ptera
: a small order of usually large insects that are often included in Neuroptera, have ample wings with a folded anal area in the hind pair, and develop from aquatic predacious larvae — compare alder fly, dobson fly
• meg·a·lop·ter·an -tərən noun -s
• meg·a·lop·ter·ous | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷t(ə)rəs adjective