(ˌ)dərˈmaptərə noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from derm- + -ptera
: an order of insects consisting of the earwigs and usually a few related forms parasitic on bats or rats
• der·map·ter·an (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷tərən adjective or noun
• der·map·ter·ous -tərəs adjective