DIPTERA
Dip"te*ra, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. diptère.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: 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 maxillæ) with which they pierce the skin of animals. They undergo a complete metamorphosis, their larvæ (called maggots) being usually without feet.
DIPTERAL
Dip"ter*al, a.
1. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Having two wings only; belonging to the order Diptera.
2. (Anc. Arch.)
Defn: Having a double row of columns on each on the flanks, as well as in front and rear; — said of a temple.
DIPTERAN
Dip"ter*an, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An insect of the order Diptera.
DIPTEROCARPUS
Dip`te*ro*car"pus, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)