acaridomatia
|a-car-i-do-ma-tia|
C2
/əˌkærɪdəˈmeɪʃə/
shelter for mites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acaridomatia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akari' meaning 'mite' and 'domatia' meaning 'little house'.
Historical Evolution
'Acaridomatia' has remained relatively unchanged from its Greek origins, maintaining its meaning related to housing mites.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'little house for mites', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small structures on plants that provide shelter for mites.
The leaves of some plants have acaridomatia to house beneficial mites.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/11 14:21