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vespid

vespid

9.9
A wasp like a yellowjacket or hornet that lives in a colony and builds paper nests
  • noun
  • /ˈvɛspɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vespido
  • Most vespid species are social insects, living in colonies with a queen and workers.

Examples

  • The vespid wasps built their distinctive paper nest under the eaves.

  • Researchers observed the foraging behavior of several North American vespids during the summer.

  • A vespid can be quite aggressive when provoked.

  • Many vespids build their nests in trees.

  • The vespid wasp built a large nest in the tree, buzzing as it protected its territory.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the role that vespid wasps play in controlling pest populations.

  • After being stung by a vespid while hiking, she learned to be cautious around their nests.

Synonyms

vespid wasp
vsvespid
  • Specialized
8.0

A social wasp that builds nests, like yellowjackets or hornets

is the same in meaning but the wording includes one extra example group

Compounds

vespid wasp
  • Specialized
8.0

A social wasp that builds nests, like yellowjackets or hornets

Surface Forms

vespid singular
vespids plural

Etymology

Vespid comes from the Latin root vespa, which means 'wasp'. Think of the scooter Vespa, which was named after a wasp because of its shape, so a vespid is a wasp of the Vespidae family.