Definition of gaster
: the enlarged part of the abdomen behind the pedicel in hymenopterous insects (such as ants)
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The winter ants also store their food reserves in their gasters, or rear ends, which gives them a pretty spectacular silhouette.
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Origin and Etymology of gaster
Greek gastēr
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First Known Use: circa 1909
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