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acarine

Also a·car·i·an

[ak-uh-rahyn, -reen, -rin]

noun

  1. any of numerous arachnids of the order Acarina, comprising the mites and ticks.



adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the order Acarina.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of acarine1

1820–30; < New Latin Acarina name of the order, equivalent to Acar ( us ) name of the genus ( acarus ) + -ina, neuter plural of -inus -ine 1
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Example Sentences

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Of or caused by acari or mites; as, acarine diseases.

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