Crossword clues for lepidopteran
The Collaborative International Dictionary
lepidopteran \lepidopteran\ a. Same as lepidopterous.
lepidopteran \lepidopteran\ n. An insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales; a lepidopterous insect.
Syn: lepidopterous insect, lepidopteron.
Wiktionary
a. Characteristic of these insects n. Any insect of the order ''Lepidoptera''; the butterfly and moths
WordNet
n. insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales [syn: lepidopterous insect, lepidopteron]
[also: lepidoptera (pl)]
Usage examples of "lepidopteran".
His hands immediately became active, as did the multiple forelimbs of the lepidopteran monster.
Obviously, it was possible for lepidopteran philosophers to say more than they intended, and more than would usually be reckoned wise.
The creature knew the names of every Lepidopteran we encountered that afternoon, something I could not claim.