"sphex" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /sfɛks/ Forms: spheges [plural]
Etymology: From the Ancient Greek σφήξ (sphḗx, “wasp”), plural σφῆκες (sphêkes). Etymology templates: {{dercat|en|qsb-grc}}, {{der|en|grc|σφήξ||wasp}} Ancient Greek σφήξ (sphḗx, “wasp”) Head templates: {{en-noun|spheges}} sphex (plural spheges)
  1. (zoology) Any of the sand wasps of Sphex and allied genera. Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Hymenopterans Synonyms: digger wasp Derived forms: sphexish, antisphexish

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