STYLOPS


Meaning of STYLOPS in English

[ 'stʌɪlɒps ]

■ noun ( plural same) a minute insect that is an internal parasite of bees, wasps, or other insects. [Order Strepsiptera.]

Origin

C19: mod. L. Stylops (genus name), from Gk stulos 'column' + ōps 'eye, face'.

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