tipuloid

/tɪˈpjuːloʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or related to a tipulid fly, especially in shape

“The tipuloid structure of the building’s design was inspired by a flying insect.”

2. noun

a genus of flies in the family Tipulidae

“The tipuloid species was discovered in a remote region of the forest.”

Synonyms

  • dipterous
  • fly-like

Antonyms

  • insect-less
  • wingless