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chrysopid

adjective
chry·​so·​pid | \ krə̇ˈsōpə̇d\

Definition of chrysopid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the Chrysopidae

chrysopid

noun
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plural -s

Definition of chrysopid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a chrysopid fly : goldeneye, stink fly

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