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psyllid

psylla (ˈsɪlə)

/ (ˈsɪlɪd) /
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noun
any homopterous insect of the family Psyllidae, which comprises the jumping plant liceSee plant louse (def. 2)
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Word Origin for psyllid

C19: from Greek psulla flea
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