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chigoe

/ˈtʃɪɡ.oʊ/

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noun

/ˈtʃɪɡ.oʊ/C2formalscientific
  • ruМаленькая тропическая блоха, оплодотворённая самка которой зарывается под кожу хозяина, включая человека.

A small tropical flea whose fertile female burrows under the skin of a host, including humans.

  1. C2formalmedical

    A small tropical flea, the fertile female of which burrows under the skin of its host, including humans, causing irritation and infection.

    ruТропическая блоха

    • The chigoe flea is a common pest in tropical regions.
    • She developed a painful sore after a chigoe burrowed into her foot.
    • Travelers are advised to wear shoes to avoid chigoe infestations.

    Synonymschiggerjiggersand flea

Forms
  • chigoes plural form
  • chigoes' possessive plural form
  • chigoe's possessive singular form