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单词 pompilid
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Definition of pompilid in English:

pompilid

adjective ˈpɒmpɪlɪdpɒmˈpɪlɪd
Entomology
  • Of or relating to the hymenopteran family Pompilidae, that comprises solitary wasps which excavate burrows that are provisioned with paralysed spiders as food for the young.

noun ˈpɒmpɪlɪdpɒmˈpɪlɪd
Entomology
  • A wasp of the family Pompilidae.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin Pompilus, genus name (J. C. Fabricius Supplementum entomologiae systematicae 212; probably transferred use (although the motivation for the transfer is unclear) of classical Latin pompilus (also pompilos) pilot fish or its etymon Hellenistic Greek πομπίλος from either ancient Greek πομπή or πομπός escort, guide + -λος, suffix forming nouns) + -id, after scientific Latin Pompilidae, family name. With use as noun compare French pompilidés, plural noun.

 
 

Definition of pompilid in US English:

pompilid

adjective
Entomology
  • Of or relating to the hymenopteran family Pompilidae, that comprises solitary wasps which excavate burrows that are provisioned with paralysed spiders as food for the young.

noun
Entomology
  • A wasp of the family Pompilidae.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin Pompilus, genus name (J. C. Fabricius Supplementum entomologiae systematicae 212; probably transferred use (although the motivation for the transfer is unclear) of classical Latin pompilus (also pompilos) pilot fish or its etymon Hellenistic Greek πομπίλος from either ancient Greek πομπή or πομπός escort, guide + -λος, suffix forming nouns) + -id, after scientific Latin Pompilidae, family name. With use as noun compare French pompilidés, plural noun.

 
 
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