mosquito

muh-SKEE-toh

məˈskiːtoʊ

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Syllable breakdown

mosquito

Dictionary meaning

A slender, long-legged fly whose female bites people to suck blood.

History and origin

Spanish/Portuguese — diminutive of 'mosca' (fly).

Examples

Apply repellent to keep the mosquitoes at bay on your evening walk.

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