ARGASID Definition & Meaning

argasid

[ ahr-guh-sid ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

any of the numerous ticks of the family Argasidae, comprising the soft ticks.

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the family Argasidae.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of argasid¹

< New Latin Argasidae name of the family, equivalent to Argas a genus, perhaps irregular < Greek ��ó�� not working, idle ( argon ) + -idae -id ²

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