acaroid

English

Etymology

From New Latin acarus (“member of the former inclusive genus of mites”) +‎ -oid (“likeness”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈæk.əˌɹɔɪd/

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Adjective

acaroid

1. (biology, zoology) Shaped like or resembling a mite.

Derived terms

• acaroid gum
• acaroid resin