Definition of dipterans

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • dipterans is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • dipterans is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • dipterans is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of dipterans


  • insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking or lapping or piercing (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dipteron
    2. dipterous insect
    3. two-winged insects

See definition of dipterans in Merriam Webster