TINGIS

Tin"gis, n. Etym: [NL.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of small hemipterous insects which injure trees by sucking the sap from the leaves. See Illustration in Appendix.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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