Definition of lacewing Lacewing
lace•wing
We found 4 definitions of lacewing from 4 different sources.
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What does lacewing mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: lacewings |
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| lacewing - any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids | ||
| lacewing fly | ||
| neuropteran, neuropteron, neuropterous insect insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins | ||
| chrysopid, green lacewing, stink fly pale green unpleasant-smelling lacewing fly having carnivorous larvae | ||
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Wiktionary 
- lacewing (Noun)
Any of several gauzy- winged insects of the families Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- lacewing (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 larvae are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly.
Part of speech
🔤- lacewing, noun, singular of lacewings.
