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Nepa

Nepa Meaning & Definition
Nepa Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Nepa?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Nepa: genus Nepa

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See Also | arthropod genus | family Nepidae | Nepidae

Nepa In Webster's Dictionary

\Ne"pa\, n. [L. nepa scorpion.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of aquatic hemipterus insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity; -- called also {scorpion bug} and {water scorpion}.

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