fundatrix

noun

fun·​da·​trix

ˌfənˈdā‧triks

plural fundatrices

ˌfənˈdā‧trəˌsēz,

ˌfəndə‧ˈtrī(ˌ)sēz

: a viviparous parthenogenetic winged or wingless female aphid produced on the primary host plant from an overwintering fertilized egg

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Late Latin, foundress, feminine of Latin fundator founder, from fundatus (past participle of fundare to found, from fundus bottom) + -or

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