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tsetse

 

[ หˆtsetsษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect type

The tsetse fly is a large biting fly found in Africa, known for feeding on the blood of mammals, particularly livestock and humans. It is a vector for several diseases, most notably sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis). Tsetse flies are typically associated with habitats near lakes and rivers.

Examples of usage

  • Tsetse flies are notorious for transmitting sleeping sickness.
  • Farmers in Africa must protect their cattle from tsetse bites.
  • The presence of tsetse flies can affect local wildlife populations.

Translations

Translations of the word "tsetse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tsetse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคธเฅ‡เคŸเฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tsetse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tsetse

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะตั†ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tsetse

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ„ใ‚งใƒ„ใ‚งใƒใ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mouche tsรฉ-tsรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mosca tse-tse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tsetse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒด์ฒดํŒŒ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุจุงุจ ุชุณูŠุชุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tsetse

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tsetse

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡‡้‡‡่‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tsetse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tsetse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัะตั†ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒชแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tsetse

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mosca tse-tse

Etymology

The term 'tsetse' comes from the Tswana word 'tsetse', which refers to the fly. The first recorded use of the term in English dates back to the late 19th century. Tsetse flies belong to the genus Glossina and are primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa. They play a significant role in the transmission of trypanosomiasis, which has impacted both human health and livestock productivity in affected areas. The study of tsetse flies has important implications for public health, agriculture, and ecology, given their role as vectors for disease.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,144, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.