psocid

psocid Definition

pso·cid (sō′sid, säs′id)

noun

any of an order (Psocoptera) of small, winged insects with biting mouthparts, including the book lice

Etymology: < ModL Psocidae (< Gr psōchos, dust < psōchein, to rub small < IE base *bhes-, to rub fine > sand) + -idae, -idae

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