acarus Meaning & Definition
/ˈæk.ə.ɹəs/
What Does Acarus Mean?
As a noun, acarus means Any member of the subclass Acari (aka Acarina): thus, a mite or a tick; specifically, any mite of the genus Acarus.
Quick Facts About Acarus
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæk.ə.ɹəs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | acari |
Acarus Definition (Noun)
- Any member of the subclass Acari (aka Acarina): thus, a mite or a tick; specifically, any mite of the genus Acarus.
Synonyms of Acarus
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Acarus synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
acarus (plural acari or acarina)
Words That Rhyme With Acarus
Origin of Acarus
Learned borrowing from taxonomic name Acarus, from Ancient Greek ἀκαρί (akarí, “cheese mite, tick”).
How Do You Say Acarus?
You say acarus as /ˈæk.ə.ɹəs/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æk).