hymenopteron meaning

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hymenopteron (noun): insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing.

Definition of hymenopteron

  1. insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing

    Synonyms: hymenopterous insect, hymenopteran, hymenopter

    Type of: insect

    Kinds: bee, wasp, Mutillidae, chalcid fly, ichneumon fly, sawfly, ant

Scrabble score: 22 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in ON · 12-letter words

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