ALDERFLY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae

Categories: Neuropteron, Neuropteran, Neuropterous insect

Synonyms

Alderfly, Sialis lutaria, Alder fly

🔗 Related Words

alder – A related word in the same word family.

fly – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some words entered English through trade goods—we borrowed both the product and its foreign name.