hymenopteran Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
    hymenopteron; hymenopterous insect; hymenopter.

WordNet


Hy`me*nop"ter*an noun
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) One of the Hymenoptera.

Webster 1913