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LEPIDOPTEROUS

\lˌɛpɪdˈɒptəɹəs], \lˌɛpɪdˈɒptəɹəs], \l_ˌɛ_p_ɪ_d_ˈɒ_p_t_ə_ɹ_ə_s]\

Definitions of LEPIDOPTEROUS

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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The Lepidoptera, i.e. having wings covered with minute over-lapping scales.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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