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:
adjective
Of these insects.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Chalcid

Noun

Singular:
chalcid
Plural:
chalcids

Origin 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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