aleyrodid
|a-ley-ro-did|
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/əˈlɪroʊdɪd/
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/əˈlɪərəʊdɪd/
small whitefly insect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aleyrodid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aleuron,' where 'aleuron' meant 'flour' due to the powdery appearance of the insect's wings.
Historical Evolution
'aleyrodid' changed from the Greek word 'aleuron' and eventually became the modern English word 'aleyrodid'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the powdery appearance of the insect's wings, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific family of insects.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small insect of the family Aleyrodidae, commonly known as whiteflies.
The aleyrodid infestation damaged the crops.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/17 20:21