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Definition of: lacewing
(lās′wing′) noun
Any of certain insects (order Neuroptera) having four lacy wings and shiny eyes, especially the green lacewing (genus Chrysopa) or the brown lacewing (genus Hemerobius), the larvae of which destroy insects. For illustration see INSECT (beneficial).
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