noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   hymenopteran archaic
2. 2
   insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

hymenopteranhymenopteronhymenopterous insecthymenopterous insect

Etymology

Compare French hyménoptère.

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