alderflies

alderflies
n. neuropterous insects of the family Sialidae characterized by their dark color

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  • Sialidae — noun an arthropod family including: alderflies • Syn: ↑family Sialidae • Hypernyms: ↑arthropod family • Member Holonyms: ↑Megaloptera, ↑suborder Megaloptera • Member Meronyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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