Pelopaeus

Pel·​o·​pae·​us

ˌpeləˈpēəs

taxonomic synonym of sceliphron

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, modification of Late Greek pēlopoios potter, from Greek pēlos clay, mud + -poios (from poiein to make)

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