SARCOPTID

Sar*cop"tid, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any species of the genus Sarcoptes and related genera of mites, comprising the itch mites and mange mites.

– a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the itch mites.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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1 January 2025

SOLICITOUSLY

(adverb) in a concerned and solicitous manner; “‘Don’t you feel well?’ his mother asked solicitously”


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