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no-see-um

/ˌnoʊ ˈsiː ʌm/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa insetos minúsculos, especialmente mosquitos e borrachudos, cuja picada é quase imperceptível no momento, mas causa coceira intensa; o termo costuma ser usado no plural.

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noun

/ˌnoʊ ˈsiː ʌm/C1formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa insetos minúsculos, especialmente mosquitos e borrachudos, cuja picada é quase imperceptível no momento, mas causa coceira intensa; o termo costuma ser usado no plural.

A noun referring to a minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals, birds, and other insects.

  1. Tiny biting insectB2informal

    A very small, two-winged insect that feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and other insects.

    ptBorrachudo

    • We couldn't enjoy the evening because of the no-see-ums.
    • No-see-ums are so small they can easily get through window screens.
    • A swarm of no-see-ums left itchy welts on her arms.

    Sinônimosbiting midgepunkiepunky

Formas
  • no-see-ums plural form
  • no-see-ums' possessive plural form
  • no-see-um's possessive singular form