/ˌmjuːtɪˈlaɪd/ (YOO-ti-LAYD)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wasp, specifically a member of the family Mutillidae, known for their painful stings.

“The hiker stumbled upon a mutillid nest and was attacked by its painful stingers.”

2. noun

A large hairy wasp, often used in a general sense to describe wasps with similar characteristics.

“The mutillid that flew into the house was much larger than expected.”