First Known Use: circa 1864
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hemipteran
noun he·mip·ter·an \hi-ˈmip-tə-rən\
Definition of HEMIPTERAN
: any of a large order (Hemiptera) of hemimetabolous insects (as the true bugs) that have hemelytra and mouthparts adapted to piercing and sucking
— he·mip·ter·ous \-rəs\ adjective
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Origin of HEMIPTERAN
ultimately from Greek hēmi- + pteron wing — more at feather
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