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Nematocera

plural noun
Nem·​a·​toc·​era | \ ˌneməˈtäsərə\

Definition of Nematocera

: a suborder of Diptera including the mosquitoes, fungus gnats, and crane flies

Other Words from Nematocera

nematoceran \ ¦⸗⸗¦⸗⸗rən \ adjective or noun
nematocerous \ -​rəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Nematocera

New Latin, from nemat- + -cera

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