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sphex
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sphex, n. [NL., fr. Gr. , , a wasp.].
Any one of numerous species of sand wasps of the genus Sphex and allied genera. These wasps have the abdomen attached to the thorax by a slender pedicel. See Illust. of Sand wasp , under Sand. [1913 Webster]
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