chalcis

/ˈkælkɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small to medium-sized wasps, often considered to be the most primitive wasps, with a distinctive body shape and behavior.

“The entomologist spent years studying the behavior of chalcis wasps in the tropical forest.”

Synonyms

  • hymenopteran
  • wasp

Antonyms

  • bee
  • hornet