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单词 chigoe
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chigoe

noun

chi·​goe ˈchi-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce chigoe (audio) ˈchē- How to pronounce chigoe (audio)
1
: a tropical flea (Tunga penetrans) of which the fertile female causes great discomfort by burrowing under the skin
2
: chigger sense 2

Word History

Etymology

Carib chico

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

chigoe

noun

chi·​goe ˈchig-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce chigoe (audio) ˈchē-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce chigoe (audio)
1
also chigoe flea : a flea (Tunga penetrans) of tropical and subtropical regions of which the gravid female burrows under the skin especially of the feet causing itching, irritation, and often inflammation and ulceration

called also chigger, sand flea

2
: chigger sense 2
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