gaster

[ gas-ter ]

noun

1. (in ants, bees, wasps, and other hymenopterous insects) the part of the abdomen behind the petiole.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaster¹

First recorded in 1905–10, gaster is from the Greek word gastḗr paunch, belly

Example Sentences

Henriette had been to a bridge afternoon at Mrs. Gaster's and upon her return manifested an extraordinary degree of excitement.

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The first big coup after my arrival, as the result of her genius, was in the affair of Mrs. Gaster's maid.

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It took me a week to get at the iron-master; but finally, thanks to Mrs. Gaster's letter of introduction, I succeeded.

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But among them was a Gaster who was calmer than the swearer, and more prudent and conciliating than those he swore against.

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Insurrection borders on mind, riot on the stomach; Gaster grows irritated; but Gaster, assuredly, is not always in the wrong.

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