Diptera :: Diptera (n. pl.) An extensive order of insects having only two functional wings and two balancers, as the house fly, mosquito, etc. They have a suctorial proboscis, often including two pairs of sharp organs (mandibles and maxillae) with which they pierce the skin of animals. They undergo a complete metamorphosis, their larvae (called maggots) being usually without feet..

Dipteral :: Dipteral (a.) Having two wings only; belonging to the order Diptera.

Dipteral :: Dipteral (a.) Having a double row of columns on each on the flanks, as well as in front and rear; -- said of a temple..

Dipteran :: Dipteran (n.) An insect of the order Diptera.

Dipterocarpus :: Dipterocarpus (n.) A genus of trees found in the East Indies, some species of which produce a fragrant resin, other species wood oil. The fruit has two long wings..

Dipterous :: Dipterous (a.) Having two wings, as certain insects; belonging to the order Diptera..

Dipterous :: Dipterous (a.) Having two wings; two-winged.

Dipterygian :: Dipterygian (a.) Having two dorsal fins; -- said of certain fishes.

Pseudo-dipteral :: Pseudo-dipteral (a.) Falsely or imperfectly dipteral, as a temple with the inner range of columns surrounding the cella omitted, so that the space between the cella wall and the columns is very great, being equal to two intercolumns and one column..

Pseudo-dipteral :: Pseudo-dipteral (n.) A pseudo-dipteral temple.

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