sting

nounmasculine/fɨˈʁɐ̃w̃/low

fer·rão

Definition

A sharp, pointed organ, especially that of insects such as bees and wasps, used for stinging.

The bee left its sting embedded in the skin.

The wasp's sting is very painful.

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Common collocations

bee stingwasp stingvenomous sting

Do latim 'ferrum' (ferro), com o sufixo aumentativo '-ão'.