avespa

Εννοια

wasp (insect)

Γένος

♀️ Θηλυκός

Προφέρεται ως (IPA)

[aˈβespɐ]

Ετυμολογία

Attested since circa 1300 (vespas). From Old Galician-Portuguese, from Latin vespa. Probably influenced by abella (“bee”). Cognate with Portuguese vespa and Spanish avispa.