Definition of Nepa

1. Noun. Type genus of the Nepidae: typical elongate-oval water scorpions.

Exact synonyms: Genus Nepa
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Nepidae, Nepidae

Definition of Nepa

1. n. A genus of aquatic hemipterous insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity; -- called also scorpion bug and water scorpion.

Medical Definition of Nepa

1. A genus of aquatic hemipterus insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity. Synonym: scorpion bug and water scorpion. Origin: L. Nepa scorpion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nepa

neoumbilicoplasty
neovascular
neovascular glaucoma
neovascularisation
neovascularization
neovascularizations
neovasculature
neovasculogenesis
neovessel
neovessels
neoxanthin
neoytterbia
neoytterbium
neozoic
nep
nepa (current term)
nepafenac
nepenthe
nepenthean
nepenthes
neper
nepers
nepetalactone
nepetas
neph
nephalism
nephalist
nephelauxetic
nepheligenous

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