gaster Meaning & Definition
ˈga-stər
What Does Gaster Mean?
Gaster is a noun that means the enlarged part of the abdomen behind the pedicel in hymenopterous insects (such as ants).
Quick Facts About Gaster
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈga-stər/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | gasters |
| First known use | 1909 |
Gaster Definition (Noun)
- the enlarged part of the abdomen behind the pedicel in hymenopterous insects (such as ants)
Synonyms of Gaster
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Gaster synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gaster
gasters
gaster (plural gasters)
Words That Rhyme With Gaster
Origin of Gaster
Origin 1: Greek gastēr
Origin 2: Borrowing from Ancient Greek γᾰστήρ (găstḗr, “paunch, belly”).
First Known Use
circa 1909
Pronouncing Gaster
Gaster is pronounced /ˈga-stər/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ga).