culicifugen.
/ˈkjuːlɪsɪfjuːdʒ/ A substance applied to the body or to clothing in order to keep gnats and mosquitoes away.
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the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > pest control > [noun] > devices or substances for repelling mosquitoes > other substances
culicifuge1894
mosquito dope1896
1894 G. M. Gould Illustr. Dict. Med. 343/2 Culicifuge, an agent that prevents the biting of mosquitoes; as oil of pennyroyal.
1901 W. A. N. Dorland Med. Dict. (ed. 2) Culicifuge, a preparation intended to prevent the attacks of gnats and mosquitoes.
1946 P. F. Russell et al. Pract. Malariol. xxv. 518 Many chemicals have been recommended as culicifuges to be applied to the skin to repel mosquitoes from biting.
Derivatives
ˌculiciˈfugal adj.
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the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > pest control > [adjective] > that repels pests > mosquitoes
culicifugal1900
1900 J. J. Eyre tr. A. Celli Malaria ii. 212 A person can use culicifugal odours or scents on his body and clothing.
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