Definition of HYMENOPTER

hymenopter

Plural: hymenopters

Noun

  • insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
  • hymenopteran

Origin / Etymology

Compare French hyménoptère.

Synonyms

hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopterous insect

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