English dictionary
sphex
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noun
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Any one of numerous species of sand wasps of the genus <i>Sphex</i> and allied genera. These wasps have the abdomen attached to the thorax by a slender pedicel. See <i>Illust.</i> of <i>Sand wasp</i>, under <u>Sand</u>.
Source: webster1913