trichopteran

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tri·chop·ter·an

noun \tri-ˈkäp-tə-rən\

Definition of TRICHOPTERAN

trichopteran adjective

Origin of TRICHOPTERAN

ultimately from Greek trich-, thrix hair + pteron wing — more at feather
First Known Use: circa 1842

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