'Lacewing' definitions:
Definition of 'lacewing'
(from WordNet)
noun
Any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids [syn: lacewing, lacewing fly]
Definition of 'Lacewing'
From: GCIDE
- Lacewing \Lace"wing`\ (l[=a]s"w[i^]ng`), n. (Zool.) Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larv[ae] are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly. [1913 Webster]