homopteran
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noun \hō-ˈmäp-tə-rən\Definition of HOMOPTERAN
: any of an order or suborder (Homoptera) of insects (as aphids and cicadas) that have sucking mouthparts
— homopteran adjective
— ho·mop·ter·ous \-rəs\ adjective
Origin of HOMOPTERAN
ultimately from Greek hom- + pteron wing — more at feather
First Known Use: circa 1842
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