lacewing

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪs.wɪŋ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids

Etymology

From lace + wing. Possibly a calque of translingual Neuroptera.

In classic literature

Synonyms

lacewing fly

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
neuropteron
Narrower (hyponyms)
green lacewing, brown lacewing

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