homopteran

noun ho·mop·ter·an \hō-ˈmäp-tə-rən\

Definition of HOMOPTERAN

: any of an order or suborder (Homoptera) of insects (as aphids and cicadas) that have sucking mouthparts

— homopteran adjective

— ho·mop·ter·ous \-rəs\ adjective

ultimately from Greek hom- + pteron wing — more at feather

First Known Use: circa 1842

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