Definitions for braconids

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braconids brac·o·nid

Spelling: [brak-uh-nid]

IPA: /ˈbræk ə nɪd/

Braconids is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 753 anagrams from letters in braconids (abcdinors).

Definitions for braconids

noun

1. any of numerous wasps of the family Braconidae, the larvae of which are parasitic on aphids and on the larvae of moths, butterflies, beetles, etc.

adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the family Braconidae.

Origin of braconids

1890-95; New Latin Braconidae, equivalent to Bracon a genus (irregular Greek brachýs short; see brachy-) + -idae -id²)

Examples for braconids

He did not think them beautiful, yet they were, and the braconid mother looked at them with great pride as she flew past.

He had hardly struck it, however, when the braconid was on his back.

The only truly happy people around were the braconid children, who came out strong and active the next day.