Nepa

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:24:37

Ne"pa (?), n. [L. nepa scorpion.] Zool.

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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