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

Culex, kū′leks, n. the typical genus of Culicid� or gnats—adj.

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Anal siphon: the anal breathing tube of Culicid larvae.

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Basal lobe: of culicid genitalia, see claspette.

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Siphon: a tube-like mouth organ in certain insects: the breathing tube of a Culicid larva: any tubular external process or structure.

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Saddle: the chitinous plate on the anal siphon of Culicid larvae.

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