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  1. 1. n. An insect that deposits its eggs in plants, and occasions galls, esp. any small hymenopteran of the genus Cynips and allied genera. See Illust. of Gall. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. any of various insects that deposit their eggs in plants causing galls in which the larvae feed Source: wordnet
  5. 5. An insect that deposits its eggs in plants, and occasions galls, esp. any small hymenopteran of the genus Cynips and allied genera. See Illust. of Gall. Source: webster
  6. 6. An insect that deposits its eggs in plants, and occasionsgalls, esp. any small hymenopteran of the genus Cynips and alliedgenera. See Illust. of Gall. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n. any of various insects that deposit their eggs in plants causing galls in which the larvae feed Source: ecdict

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