1.n. pl. A group of wingless insects, of which the flea in the type. See Flea.
Medical Definition of Aphaniptera
1. A group of wingless insects, of which the flea in the type. See Flea.
Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Invisible (priv. + to appear) + a wing.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)