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Thysanoptera

plural noun
Thysa·​nop·​tera | \ -tÉ™rÉ™\

Definition of Thysanoptera

: an order of insects comprising the thrips and including various important plant pests

Other Words from Thysanoptera

thysanopteran \ ¦⸗⸗¦⸗tərən \ adjective or noun
thysanopterous \ -​t(É™)rÉ™s \ adjective

History and Etymology for Thysanoptera

New Latin, from thysan- + -ptera

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