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mite1 definition

mite (mīt)

noun

any of a large subclass (Acari) of tiny, sometimes microscopic, arachnids often parasitic upon animals, insects, or plants, or infesting prepared foods, including many species that transmit diseases

Etymology: ME < OE, akin to OHG miza, a gnat < IE base *mai-, to cut, cut off > mad

mite2 definition

mite (mīt)

noun

    1. a very small sum of money or contribution
    2. Obsolete a coin of very small value
  2. bit ()
  3. a very small creature or object

Etymology: ME < MDu, ult. same as mite

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mite Synonyms

mite

n.

parasite, bug, tick; see insect, vermin.

Types of mites include: clover, dust, flour, follicle, house, itch, cheese, blister, chicken.


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mite Usage Examples

Possessives

  • widow: The tale of the widow's mite springs to mind.

Converse of object

  • kill: Patriot C will kill the mite at much lower cost.

Adjective modifier

  • predatory: VAT & Delivery Just Spider Mite Killer - in 10 bags Bags contain 250 predatory mites per sachet.

Modifies a noun

  • allergen: At night, in bed, we spend on average eight hours in close contact with large amounts of house dust mite allergen.

Noun used with modifier

  • dust: House dust mites find a mattress the perfect breeding ground.
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