Hymenopteron
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hymenopteron is a noun meaning Any insect of the order Hymenoptera.
Meaning
Any insect of the order Hymenoptera.
Example Sentences
The remaining insects included larvae of midges, soldier-flies, horse-flies, may-flies, a hymenopteron, and a bird louse, of a species (Lipeurus squalidus) known to infest the Shoveller.
“The couple holding hands in the corner could be the Bee and a lady friend,” Prance said. “They're the likeliest bet, although that one really large table might hold a hymenopteron. Do you recognize any of them?”
Word Forms
- hymenoptera
- hymenopterons
Synonyms for hymenopteron
Depending on context, synonyms include hymenopteran.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hymenopteran, bee, hymenopter, microhymenopteran, hymenopterologist, homopteran.
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