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Megachile

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Mega·​chi·​le | \ ˌmegəˈkī(ˌ)lē \

Definition of Megachile

: a genus (the type of the family Megachilidae) of leaf-cutting bees including some that are important pollinators of alfalfa and other legumes

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History and Etymology for Megachile

New Latin, from mega- + -chile (from Greek cheilos lip)

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“Megachile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Megachile. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.

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