1. Noun
An insect that deposits its eggs in plants, and occasions galls, esp. any small hymenopteran of the genus Cynips and allied genera. See Illust. of Gall.
2. Noun
any of various insects that deposit their eggs in plants causing galls in which the larvae feed
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3. Noun
fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants
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4. Noun
small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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