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Hymenopter

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. A hymenopterous insect; one of the Hymenoptera. Also hymenopteran.
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  • noun. One of the Hymenoptera.
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  • noun. One of the Hymenoptera.
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  • noun. insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
    • Word Usage
    "This seems to be the case with the busy hymenopter generally in the highlands of Africa; the lowland swarms have been the terror of travellers from Mungo Park's day to that of the first East African Expedition."
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    insect  
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    ant  bee  chalcid  chalcid fly  chalcid wasp  
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