lepidopteran

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Noun lepidopteran has 1 sense

lepidopterous insect, lepidopteron, lepidopteran - insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
--₁ is a kind of insect
--₁ is a member of Lepidoptera, order Lepidoptera
--₁ has particulars: butterfly; moth

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Lepidopteran

Noun: A member of the order Lepidoptera, which includes butterflies and moths.

Example sentence: The lepidopteran gracefully fluttered its colorful wings as it landed on a flower.

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of butterflies and moths.

Example sentence: The lepidopteran exhibit at the museum showcased various species of beautiful and intricately-patterned butterflies.

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