gall wasp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gawl wosp]
- /gɔl wɒsp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gawl wosp]
- /gɔl wɒsp/

Definitions of gall wasp words

noun gall wasp any wasp of the family Cynipidae, the larvae of which form characteristic galls on plants. 1
noun gall wasp any small solitary wasp of the family Cynipidae and related families that produces galls in plant tissue, which provide shelter and food for the larvae 0
noun gall wasp any of a family (Cynipidae) of tiny hymenopteran insects whose larvae produce galls in plants, esp. oaks and roses 0
noun gall wasp Any insect of the Cynipidae family, whose larvae damage trees, particularly oak trees, creating galls on the branches. 0

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Origin of gall wasp

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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gall wasp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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