n. (Zool.) One of the Neuroptera. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖prop. n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. ney^ron nerve + ptero`n a wing, fr. pte`sqai to fly. ] (Zool.) An order of hexapod insects having two pairs of large, membranous, net-veined wings. The mouth organs are adapted for chewing. They feed upon other insects, and undergo a complete metamorphosis. The ant-lion, hellgamite, and lacewing fly are examples. Formerly, the name was given to a much more extensive group, including the true Neuroptera and the Pseudoneuroptera. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the Neuroptera. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Zool.) A neuropter. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖prop. n. [ NL., fr. Gr. ney^ron a nerve + &unr_; a kind of fern. ] (Paleon.) An extensive genus of fossil ferns, of which species have been found from the Devonian to the Triassic formation. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Zool.) Neuropteral. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ NL. See Pseudo-, and Neuroptera. ] (Zool.) division of insects (Zool.) reticulated wings, as in the Neuroptera, but having an active pupa state. It includes the dragon flies, May flies, white ants, etc. By some Zoologists they are classed with the Orthoptera; by others, with the Neuroptera. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the Pseudoneuroptera. [ 1913 Webster ]