lacewing

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English

A brown lacewing
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Etymology

From lace +‎ wing.

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈleɪs.wɪŋ/
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Noun

lacewing (plural lacewings)

  1. Any of a number of gauzy-winged insects of certain families within the order Neuroptera.
  2. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Cethosia.

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