Definition of Lacewing

1. Noun. Any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids.


Definition of Lacewing

1. n. Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larvæ are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly.

Definition of Lacewing

1. Noun. Any of several gauzy-winged insects of the families ''Chrysopidae'' and ''Hemerobiidae''. ¹

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Definition of Lacewing

1. a winged insect [n -S]

Medical Definition of Lacewing

1. Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larvae are useful in destroying aphids. Synonym: lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lacewing

lacertilian
lacertilians
lacertiloid
lacertine
lacerts
lacertus
lacertus cordis
lacertus fibrosus
lacertus medius
lacertus musculi recti lateralis
lacertus of lateral rectus muscle
lacery
laces
lacet
lacets
lacewing (current term)
lacewing fly
lacewings
lacewood
lacewoods
lacework
laceworks
lacey
lachenalia
lachenalias
laches
lacheses
lachman's test
lachrymable
lachrymal

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