acaroid

American

[ak-uh-roid] / ˈæk əˌrɔɪd /

adjective

resembling a mite or tick.

acaroid British

/ ˈækəˌrɔɪd /

adjective

resembling a mite or tick

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Etymology

Origin of acaroid

First recorded in 1875–80; acar(us) + -oid

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acaroid

A fragrant resin, called acaroid resin, is obtained from it.

From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by Saunders, William

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