Acalyptrate

//ˌeɪ.kəˈlɪp.tɹeɪt// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A muscoid fly belonging to the subsection Acalyptratae.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the Acalyptratae group.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From translingual Acalyptratae + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

From translingual Acalyptratae + -ate (noun-forming suffix).

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