noun
Meaning 1
Sphecius speciosus, a large digger wasp that hunts cicadas.
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Phrase guide
cicada killer
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noun
Meaning 2
Any wasp in the genus Sphecius, which also hunt cicadas.
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noun
Meaning 3
large black or rust-colored wasp that preys on cicadas
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Sphecius speciosis
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Broader terms: digger wasp
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