pteromalid

1 of 2

adjective

pte·​rom·​a·​lid

təˈrämələ̇d,

¦terə¦mal-

: of or relating to the Pteromalidae

pteromalid

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a chalcid fly of the family Pteromalidae

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Pteromalidae

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