Meaning Of The Word Gall wasp

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gall wasp in American English
any of a family (Cynipidae) of tiny hymenopteran insects whose larvae produce galls in plants, esp. oaks and roses
noun: any wasp of the family Cynipidae, the larvae of which form characteristic galls on plants

gall wasp in British English
noun: any small solitary wasp of the family Cynipidae and related families that produces galls in plant tissue, which provide shelter and food for the larvae

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