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- [hahy-muh-nop-ter-uh s]
- /ˌhaɪ məˈnɒp tər əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy-muh-nop-ter-uh s]
- /ˌhaɪ məˈnɒp tər əs/
Definitions of hymenopterous word
- adjective hymenopterous belonging or pertaining to the Hymenoptera, an order of insects having, when winged, four membranous wings, and comprising the wasps, bees, ants, ichneumon flies, and sawflies. 1
- noun hymenopterous (entomology) Of the order Hymenoptera; hymenopteran. 1
- adjective hymenopterous of, relating to, or belonging to the Hymenoptera, an order of insects, including bees, wasps, ants, and sawflies, having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging, sawing, or piercing 0
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Origin of hymenopterous
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
From the Greek word hymenópteros, dating back to 1805-15. See hymeno-, -pterous
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Parts of speech for Hymenopterous
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hymenopterous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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