neuróptero.
(Of neuro - and ?)(ptero).
1. adj. Zool. It is said the insects with complicated metamorphosis mouth ready to chew, round head, long body, and not very consistent, and four wings membranous and reticular; e.g., the Ant lion. U t. c. s.
2. m. pl. Zool. Order of these insects.
ORTOGR. ESCR. with may. initial.