ACARINE Definition & Meaning

acarine

[ ak-uh-rahyn, -reen, -rin ]

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noun

any of numerous arachnids of the order Acarina, comprising the mites and ticks.

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the order Acarina.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of acarine¹

1820–30; < New Latin Acarina name of the order, equivalent to Acar ( us ) name of the genus ( acarus ) + -ina, neuter plural of -inus -ine ¹

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Of or caused by acari or mites; as, acarine diseases.

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