Trichoptera

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

Trichoptera
    n 1: an order of insects consisting of caddis flies [syn:
         {Trichoptera}, {order Trichoptera}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Phryganeides \Phryg`a*ne"i*des\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Phryganea, the
   typical genus, fr. Gr. ? a dry stick.] (Zool.)
   A tribe of neuropterous insects which includes the caddice
   flies; -- called also {Trichoptera}. See {Trichoptera}.
   [Written also {Phryganides}.]
   [1913 Webster]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Trichoptera \Tri*chop"te*ra\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. tri`x,
   tricho`s, a hair + ? wing.] (Zool.)
   A suborder of Neuroptera usually having the wings covered
   with minute hairs. It comprises the caddice flies, and is
   considered by some to be a distinct order.
   [1913 Webster]

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