Brood insect Crossword Clue

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Brood insect Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BROOD (verb)
1. be in a huff; be silent or sullen
2. hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
BROOD (noun)
1. the young of an animal cared for at one time
INSECT (noun)
1. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
2. small air-breathing arthropod

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