Vespid: meaning, definitions and examples
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vespid
[ หvษspษชd ]
insect family
A vespid is any member of the family Vespidae, which includes wasps and hornets. These insects are known for their social behavior and can be found in various habitats. They often build nests out of paper-like material made from chewed wood fibers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I spotted a vespid building a nest in the tree.
- The vespid was buzzing around the picnic.
- Wearing protective clothing is essential when dealing with vespids.
Translations
Translations of the word "vespid" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vespa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคธเฅเคชเคฟเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Wespe
๐ฎ๐ฉ wasp
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ osa
๐ฏ๐ต ในใบใกใใ
๐ซ๐ท guรชpe
๐ช๐ธ avispa
๐น๐ท eลek arฤฑsฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุจูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ vosa
๐ธ๐ฐ osa
๐จ๐ณ ้ป่
๐ธ๐ฎ osa
๐ฎ๐ธ vespa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉะดะตะฝะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ arฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ avispa
Etymology
The term 'vespid' originates from the New Latin 'Vespidae', the family name for wasps, which itself comes from the Latin word 'vespa', meaning 'wasp'. The Latin 'vespa' has its roots in Proto-Indo-European *wes-, which means 'to rest or dwell'. The usage of 'vespid' in English dates back to the mid-19th century as entomologists sought to classify and describe various insects. Over time, the term has been associated mainly with social wasps and is commonly used in biological studies and discussions surrounding entomology. The family's fascinating behavior and their role in ecosystems, such as pollination and pest control, have made them a subject of interest for both scientists and the general public.