hymenopteron

noun

hy·​me·​nop·​ter·​on ˌhī-mə-ˈnäp-tə-ˌrän How to pronounce hymenopteron (audio) -rən How to pronounce hymenopteron (audio)
plural hymenoptera ˌhī-mə-ˈnäp-tə-rə How to pronounce hymenopteron (audio) also hymenopterons ˌhī-mə-ˈnäp-tə-rəs How to pronounce hymenopteron (audio)

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek, neuter of hymenopteros

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hymenopteron was in 1877

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Cite this Entry

“Hymenopteron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hymenopteron. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

hymenopteron

noun
hy·​me·​nop·​ter·​on -tə-ˌrän, -rən How to pronounce hymenopteron (audio)
plural hymenoptera -rə How to pronounce hymenopteron (audio) also hymenopterons
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