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gall wasp

noun

Definition of GALL WASP

:  any of a family (Cynipidae) of hymenopterous gallflies
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First Known Use of GALL WASP

1879

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. gall wasp
  2. citrus gall wasp
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