sceliphron

/sɛlaɪˈfrɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of wasp, especially the genus Sceliphron, characterized by its nest-building behavior.

“The researcher studied the sceliphron’s unique method of constructing its paper-like nests.”

Synonyms

  • insect
  • wasp

Antonyms

  • bee
  • mammal