culicid

American

[kyoo-lis-id] / kjuˈlɪs ɪd /

noun

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

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the culicids.

culicid British

/ kjuːˈlɪsɪd /

noun

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

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adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Culicidae

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Etymology

Origin of culicid

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

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