English Explanatory Dictionary

acaroid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Shaped like or resembling a mite.

Pronunciation

/ˈæk.əˌɹɔɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-acaroid.wav

Word forms

acaroid

Etymology

From New Latin acarus (“member of the former inclusive genus of mites”) + -oid (“likeness”).

Derived words

acaroid gum acaroid resin
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