Mecoptera

/mɪˈkɑptərə/
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Definitions of Mecoptera
  1. noun
    an order of carnivorous insects usually having long membranous wings and long beaklike heads with chewing mouths at the tip
    synonyms: order Mecoptera
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    type of:
    animal order
    the order of animals
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