Ephemeroptera

Ephem·​er·​op·​tera

ə̇ˌfeməˈräpt(ə)rə

: an order of slender delicate insects that comprise the mayflies

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek ephēmeros + New Latin -ptera

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