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Definition of lacewing

lacewing

/ˈleɪs.wɪŋ/
lace · wing
Plural:lacewings
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• noun

1

Any of various delicate insects of the order Neuroptera, characterized by a slender body, long antennae, and four transparent, intricately veined wings; their larvae are highly valued in agriculture as voracious predators of aphids and other soft-bodied pests.

Example

"The gardener intentionally introduced green lacewings into the greenhouse to serve as a natural biological control against the escalating aphid infestation."

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• Nearby Words

lace
lace monitor
lace shrub
lacewing
lachenalia
lachesis
lachlan

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century as a compound of 'lace' and 'wing', describing the delicate, intricately networked appearance of the insect's transparent wings which resemble finely woven lace.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lacewing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lacewing
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