Lepidopterous
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lepidopterous is an adjective meaning (entomology, taxonomy) Relating to the Lepidoptera, the butterflies and moths.
Meaning
(entomology, taxonomy) Relating to the Lepidoptera, the butterflies and moths.
More Meanings
- (rare) Having scaly wings.
Synonyms for lepidopterous
Depending on context, synonyms include lepidopteran.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pupae, lepidopteral, lepidopterophagous, microlepidopterous, nonlepidopteran, papilionaceous.
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