pronuba

/ˈproʊnjuːbə/

Definitions

1. noun

A female wasp that pollinates certain plants, especially orchids, and is often used as a pollinator in greenhouses.

“The gardener used the pronuba to pollinate the orchids in the greenhouse.”

Synonyms

  • pollinator
  • wasps

Antonyms

  • insecticide
  • pests