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LEPIDOPTERA

\lˈɛpɪdˌɒptəɹə], \lˈɛpɪdˌɒptəɹə], \l_ˈɛ_p_ɪ_d_ˌɒ_p_t_ə_ɹ_ə]\

Definitions of LEPIDOPTERA

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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moths and butterflies

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

moths and butterflies

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A large order of insects comprising the butterflies and moths.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

An order of insects, including butterflies and moths, which possess four wings, covered with minute powder-like scales.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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