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trichopteran

noun
tri·​chop·​ter·​an | \ tri-ˈkäp-tə-rən How to pronounce trichopteran (audio) \

Definition of trichopteran

: caddis fly

Other Words from trichopteran

trichopteran adjective

First Known Use of trichopteran

circa 1842, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for trichopteran

ultimately from Greek trich-, thrix hair + pteron wing — more at feather

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