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Definition of hymenopterous in English English dictionary
- Describing insects of the order Hymenoptera; hymenopteran
- Like, or characteristic of, the Hymenoptera; pertaining to the Hymenoptera
- of or relating to insects of the order Hymenoptera
- hymenopterous insect
- insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
- hymenopteran
- Characteristic of these insects
- hymenopteran
- Any insect of the order Hymenoptera; the bees, wasps and ants etc
- hymenopter
- One of the Hymenoptera
- hymenopteran
- One of the Hymenoptera
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hymenopterous
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hy·men·op·ter·ousPronunciation
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[ "hI-m&-'näp-t&-r& ] (noun.) circa 1842. New Latin Hymenoptera, from Greek, neuter plural of hymenopteros membrane-winged, from hymEn + pteron wing; more at FEATHER.Resimler
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