word
Hymenoptera
hy-meh-NOP-ter-uh
ˌhaɪmɪˈnɒptərəListen
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Syllable breakdown
hymenoptera
Dictionary meaning
A large order of insects comprising ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies, characterised by two pairs of membranous wings.
History and origin
Greek — 'hymen' (membrane) + 'pteron' (wing).
Common mispronunciations
HY-meh-nop-ter-uhhy-MEN-op-ter-ah
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