word
Lepidoptera
lep-ih-DOP-ter-uh
ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərəListen
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Syllable breakdown
lepidoptera
Dictionary meaning
The order of insects comprising butterflies and moths, distinguished by their scale-covered wings.
History and origin
Greek — 'lepis' (scale) + 'pteron' (wing).
Common mispronunciations
LEP-ih-dop-ter-uhleh-pid-OP-ter-uh
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