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Definition of bembix

bembix

/ˈbɛm.bɪks/
bem · bix
Plural:bembixes
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bembix Lexical Profile

bembix Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of the fast-flying, predatory sand wasps belonging to the genus Bembix, typically characterized by their habit of excavating burrows in loose, sandy soil and provisioning their larvae with paralyzed flies.

Example

"While walking along the dune, the entomologist observed a bembix rapidly digging a nest in the sun-baked sand."

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• Nearby Words

beluga whale
belukha
belyando
bembix
bemedaled
bemoan
bemuse

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin (the genus name), from Ancient Greek βέμβιξ (bémbix), meaning 'spinning top' or 'whirlwind', likely referring to the rapid, hovering flight patterns of these insects.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bembix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bembix
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