virginopara

noun

vir·​gi·​nop·​a·​ra

ˌvəjə̇ˈnäpərə

plural virginoparae

-pəˌrē

: one of the polymorphic types of some plant lice

specifically : an apterous parthenogenetic female derived from a parthenogenetic parent

virginoparous

¦⸗⸗¦näpərəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin virgin-, virgo virgin + New Latin -o- + -para

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