Meaning of Megachile in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌmɛɡəˈkʌɪli/

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  1. Noun

    Megachile

    Etymology

    early 19th century. From scientific Latin Megachile, genus name from mega- + ancient Greek χεῖλος lip, probably after French mégachile

    Definitions

    1. type genus of the Megachilidae: leaf-cutting bees

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