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Definition of sirex

sirex

/ˈsaɪ.rɛks/
si · rex
Plural:sirexes
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sirex Lexical Profile

sirex Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various large, non-stinging wood wasps of the genus Sirex (family Siricidae), whose larvae bore into the wood of coniferous trees, often causing significant ecological and economic damage.

Example

"The forestry department implemented strict quarantine measures to prevent the spread of the invasive sirex among the region's vulnerable pine plantations."

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• Rhymes for sirex

• Nearby Words

sire
siren
siret
sirex
siri
sirius
sirloin

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin Sirex (a genus name coined by Carl Linnaeus in 1761), possibly adapted from Greek 'seirēn' (siren), referencing the noise made by the insect during flight.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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