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lacewing

noun

Any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids

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Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
G
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

ˈleɪs.wɪŋ

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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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