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Mallophaga

Syllabification: (Mal·loph·a·ga)
Pronunciation: /məˈläfəgə/
Entomology
Definition of Mallophaga
  • an order of insects that comprises the biting lice. See also Phthiraptera.

Derivatives

mallophagan

Pronunciation: /-gən/
noun & adjective

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek mallos 'lock of wool' + -phagos 'eating'

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