Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aedine

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ae-dine
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Relating to, or characteristic of mosquitos of the genus Aedes

Example Sentences

"Although the mechanisms of virus maintenance during inter-epidemic periods (IEP) are poorly understood, it is believed that RVFV is maintained during this time in aedine mosquito eggs, and outbreaks occur following abnormally heavy rains that cause flooding, especially in swampy areas."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀηδής (aēdḗs) + -ine.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: grc:ἀηδής

Questions

What does aedine mean?: Relating to, or characteristic of mosquitos of the genus Aedes
Where does aedine come from?: From Ancient Greek ἀηδής (aēdḗs) + -ine.

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