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Lacewing
Meaning
Noun
●
In Neuropterans:
Any of
a number of
gauzy-winged
insects
of certain
families
within the order Neuroptera.
●
In Nymphalid butterflies:
Any of various
nymphalid
butterflies
of the
genus
Cethosia.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
lacewing
English
lace
English
las
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
wing
English
vængr
Old Norse
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Stag Beetle
Scarab Beetle
Blister Beetle
Hawk Moth
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