Definitions

1. noun

A type of wasp nest with cells that are not connected by a network of tunnels.

“The entomologist studied the complex structure of the syconus, fascinated by its unique architecture.”

2. noun

A type of gall wasp that forms a distinctive type of nest, often found in trees or shrubs.

“The hikers stumbled upon a syconus in a remote area, a rare sighting in the wild.”