Found 2 items, similar to Nepa.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Nepa Nepa n : type genus of the Nepidae: typical elongate-oval water scorpions [syn: genus Nepa]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Nepa Nepa \Ne"pa\, n. [L. nepa scorpion.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of aquatic hemipterous insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity; -- called also scorpion bug and water scorpion. [1913 Webster]