baculovirusPronunciation: /ˈbakjʊlə(ʊ)ˌvʌɪrəs/Definition of baculovirus noun Biology a member of a family of DNA viruses infecting only invertebrate animals. Some have a very specific insect host, and may be used in biological pest control. Origin: 1980s: from Latin baculum 'rod, stick' + virusbaculovirus in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of baculovirus in the US English dictionary
