philanthid

1 of 2

noun

phi·​lan·​thid

fə̇ˈlan(t)thə̇d

plural -s

: a wasp of the family Philanthidae

philanthid

2 of 2

adjective

"

: of or relating to the Philanthidae

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin Philanthidae

Adjective

New Latin Philanthidae

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