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Nepa

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

type genus of the Nepidae: typical elongate-oval water scorpions

noun.animal

Synonyms genus nepa

Source: WordNet 3.0
A genus of aquatic hemipterous insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity; -- called also <i>scorpion bug</i> and <i>water scorpion</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913