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Lacewing Definition & Meaning

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

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What does lacewing mean?
any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids
What part of speech is lacewing?
Lacewing is a noun.

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