Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Sawflies.
Sawflies - as a noun
Insect whose female has a saw-like ovipositor for inserting eggs into the leaf or stem tissue of a host plant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hymenopterhymenopteran22hymenopteron22hymenopterous insectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The larvae of sawflies resemble caterpillars."
"There are over 8,000 species of sawflies worldwide."
"Some species of sawflies are important pests of agriculture and forestry."
"Adult sawflies are typically small and wasp-like in appearance."
"The sawflies' name comes from the saw-like appearance of this ovipositor."
Word Game Points
Is SAWFLIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sawflies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SAWFLIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SAWFLIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sawflies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSAWFLIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SAWFLIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sawflies is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSAWFLIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
