acaroid
[ ak-uh-roid ]
/ ˈæk əˌrɔɪd /
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adjective
resembling a mite or tick.
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Words nearby acaroid
Acaridae, Acarina, acarine, Acarnania, acarodermatitis, acaroid, acaroid gum, acaroid resin, acarology, acarophobia, acarpellous
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How to use acaroid in a sentence
A fragrant resin, called acaroid resin, is obtained from it.
British Dictionary definitions for acaroid
acaroid
/ (ˈækəˌrɔɪd) /
adjective
resembling a mite or tick
Word Origin for acaroid
C19: see acarus, -oid
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Medical definitions for acaroid
acaroid
[ ăk′ə-roid′ ]
adj.
Resembling a mite.
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