First Known Use: circa 1842
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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
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Origin of HOMOPTERAN
ultimately from Greek hom- + pteron wing — more at feather
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