culicid

[ kyoo-lis-id ]

noun

1. any of numerous dipterous insects of the family Culicidae, comprising the mosquitoes.

adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the culicids.

culicid

/ kjuːˈlɪsɪd /

noun

1. any dipterous insect of the family Culicidae, which comprises the mosquitos

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Culicidae

Word History and Origins

Origin of culicid¹

< New Latin Culicidae, equivalent to Culic-, stem of Culex culex + -idae -id ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of culicid¹

C19: from New Latin Culicidae, from Latin culex gnat, culex

Example Sentences

Chief among these are the Culicid, or mosquitoes, and the Simuliid, or black-flies.

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The pertinacity of the Culicid frequently renders them a most formidable pest.

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