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ves·pid (ves′pid)

noun

any of a worldwide family (Vespidae) of social wasps, as the hornet and yellow jacket, that live in colonies consisting of a queen, males, and workers

Etymology: < ModL Vespidae < L vespa, wasp

adjective

of these wasps

Browse dictionary entries near vespid

  1. ‹ vespiary
  2. ‹ vespertine
  3. ‹ vespertilionid
  4. ‹ vespers
  5. ‹ vesperal
  6. ‹ vesper sparrow
  7. ‹ vesper
  8. ‹ Vespasian
  9. ‹ vesiculate
  10. ‹ vesicular
  1. vespine ›
  2. Vespucci ›
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  4. vest ›
  5. vest-pocket ›
  6. Vesta ›
  7. vestal ›
  8. vestal virgin ›
  9. vested ›
  10. vested interest ›