Chalcid Definition
kălsĭd
noun
Any of a large family (Chalcididae) of very small wasps, either four-winged or wingless, many of whose larvae live as parasites in the eggs, larvae, or pupae of other insects.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- chalcid-wasp
- chalcidfly
- chalcid fly
adjective
Of these insects.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Chalcid
Noun
Singular:
chalcidPlural:
chalcidsOrigin of Chalcid
From New Latin Chalcis type genus from Greek khalkos copper (from the wasp's metallic color)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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