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phylloxera

(fi läks′ə rə; fil′äk sir′ə)

any of a family (Phylloxeridae) of homopteran insects that attack the leaves and roots of certain plants, including grapevines

Origin: ModL < Gr phyllon, a leaf + xēros, dry: see bloom & serene

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noun pl. phyl·lox·e·rae (-rē)

Any of several small insects of the genus Phylloxera that are related to aphids, especially P. vitifoliae, a widely distributed species very destructive to grape crops.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin Phylloxēra, genus name

Origin: : Greek phullo-, phyllo-

Origin: + Greek xēros, dry

Related Forms:

phylˌlox·eˈran adjective & n.

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