sphex - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'sphex' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Sphex

[ n.]

- Any one of numerous species of sand wasps of the genus Sphex and allied genera. These wasps have the abdomen attached to the thorax by a slender pedicel. See Illust. of Sand wasp, under Sand.

Nearby Words:

sphacel sphacelate sphacelated sphacelating sphacelation sphacelus sphaerenchyma sphaeridia sphaeridium sphaerospore

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