Hymenopteran Definition
hīmə-nŏptər-ən
noun
Any of a large, highly specialized order (Hymenoptera) of insects, including wasps, bees, and ants, having complete metamorphosis and often living in social colonies: the insect has a biting or sucking mouth and, when winged, four membranous wings.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- hymenopter
- hymenopteron
- hymenopterous insect
adjective
Of or belonging to the hymenopterans.
Webster's New World
Characteristic of these insects.
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Noun
Singular:
hymenopteran
Plural:
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