Tipula \Tip"u*la\, n.; pl. L. {Tipulae}, E. {Tipulas}. [L., the
water spider, or water spinner.] (Zool.)
Any one of many species of long-legged dipterous insects
belonging to {Tipula} and allied genera. They have long and
slender bodies. See {Crane fly}, under {Crane}.
[1913 Webster]