Mosquito: meaning, definitions and examples

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mosquito

 

[ mษ™หˆskiหtoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect life

A mosquito is a small flying insect that belongs to the family Culicidae. These insects are known for their elongated bodies, long legs, and specialized mouthparts called proboscis, which they use to pierce the skin of animals and humans to feed on blood. Mosquitoes are often found in warm and humid environments and are most active during dawn and dusk. They are notorious for being carriers of various diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus, making them a significant public health concern in many parts of the world.

Synonyms

gnat, midge, noseeum

Examples of usage

  • The mosquito buzzed around my ear all night.
  • We need to use repellents to avoid mosquito bites.
  • Mosquito larvae can be found in stagnant water.
  • The park is filled with mosquitoes in the summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "mosquito" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mosquito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคšเฅเค›เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Moskito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nyamuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่šŠ (ใ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moustique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mosquito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sivrisinek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๊ธฐ (mogi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุนูˆุถุฉ (ba'udat)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komรกr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่šŠๅญ (wรฉnzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฝgla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะฐั€ (komar)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒฆแƒ (k'ogo)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mosquito

Etymology

The word 'mosquito' comes from the Spanish word 'mosquito', which means 'little fly'. This term is derived from 'mosca', which refers to a fly in general. The etymology can be traced back to Latin 'musca', retaining the same meaning. The first recorded use of the word in English dates back to the early 16th century. The mosquito's association with blood feeding and disease transmission has been noted since ancient times, leading to its notoriety in various cultures. Over the centuries, as the understanding of the mosquito's role in spreading diseases evolved, so did the concerns associated with these insects, leading to significant public health efforts aimed at controlling mosquito populations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,722, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.