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phylloxera

Definition of phylloxera

noun

  • a plant louse that is a pest of vines.
    • Phylloxera vitifoliae, family Phylloxeridae, suborder Homoptera

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek phullon 'leaf' + xēros 'dry'

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