"nymphid" meaning in All languages combined

See nymphid on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: [ˈnɪmfɪd] Forms: nymphids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} nymphid (plural nymphids)
  1. (zoology) Any winged insect of the family Nymphidae, a split-footed lacewing. Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Neuropterans Synonyms (any species of Nymphidae): split-footed lacewing
    Sense id: en-nymphid-en-noun-H8riI1Hl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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          "ref": "1998, Journal of Neuropterology, volumes 1-2, page 80:",
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