terpodion

/tɜːrˈpoʊdiən/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, four-winged, wingless, or two-winged insect of the order Hymenoptera, especially an ancestor of bees, wasps, and ants.

“The fossil of a terpodion is on display at the museum, showcasing the evolution of insects.”

Synonyms

  • hexapod
  • insect

Antonyms

  • bird
  • mammal