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chigger Definition

chig·ger (c̸hig′ər)

noun

☆ the tiny, red larva of a family (Trombiculidae) of mites, whose bite causes severe itching

Etymology: of Afr orig., as in Wolof jiga, insect

chigger Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • tick: I wondered how many hundreds of ticks and/or chiggers we'd just picked up ( actually none to our later and considerable relief ).