Main Entry: neu·rop·ter·an

Pronunciation: \nu̇-ˈräp-tə-rən, nyu̇-\

Function: noun

Etymology: ultimately from Greek neur- + pteron wing — more at feather

Date: circa 1842

: any of an order (Neuroptera) of usually net-winged insects that include the lacewings and ant lions

— neuropteran adjective

— neu·rop·ter·ous \-rəs\ adjective