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Lepidopter [\N] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. LEP'IDOPTER ,

2. LEPIDOP'TERA, noun [Gr. a scale, and a wing.] The Lepidopteras are an order of insects having four wings covered with fine scales, like powder, as the butterfly.

Lepidopter [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One of the Lepidoptera.

Lepidoptera [Noun plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

An order of insects, which includes the butterflies and moths. They have broad wings, covered with minute overlapping scales, usually brightly colored.

Lepidopteral [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Belonging to the order of Lepidopters.

Lepidopteral [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Alt. of Lepidopterous

Lepidopterist [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One who studies the Lepidoptera.

Lepidopterous [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Of or pertaining to the Lepidoptera.