SINCE 1828
hymenopteran
noun
hy·me·nop·ter·an
| \ ˌhī-mə-ˈnäp-tə-rən
\
\
Definition of hymenopteran
: any of an order (Hymenoptera) of highly specialized insects with complete metamorphosis that include the bees, wasps, ants, ichneumon flies, sawflies, gall wasps, and related forms, often associate in large colonies with complex social organization, and have usually four membranous wings and the abdomen generally borne on a slender pedicel
Other Words from hymenopteran
hymenopteran
adjective
hymenopterous
\ ˌhī-mə-ˈnäp-tə-rəs
\
adjective
\
adjective
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for hymenopteran
hymenopteran
noun
hy·me·nop·ter·an
| \ -tə-rən
\
\
Medical Definition of hymenopteran
: any insect of the order Hymenoptera
Other Words from hymenopteran
hymenopteran
adjective
hymenopterous
\ -tə-rəs
\
adjective
\
adjective
Comments on hymenopteran
What made you want to look up hymenopteran? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Original Meanings Quiz
-
- Which of the following is the earliest known sense of the word awe?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Original Meanings Quiz
A quiz for the pedantic and those annoyed by them!
Take the quiz -
A Green Quiz
How many questions can you answer about the word "green"?
Take the quiz -
Name That Thing
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
Take the quiz -
SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share hymenopteran
Resources for hymenopteran