Tsetse: meaning, definitions and examples
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tsetse
[ หtsetsษช ]
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:
๐ต๐น tsetse
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเฅเคเฅเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Tsetse
๐ฎ๐ฉ tsetse
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะต
๐ต๐ฑ tsetse
๐ฏ๐ต ใใงใใงใใจ
๐ซ๐ท mouche tsรฉ-tsรฉ
๐ช๐ธ mosca tse-tse
๐น๐ท tsetse
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฒด์ฒดํ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐุจุงุจ ุชุณูุชุณู
๐จ๐ฟ tsetse
๐ธ๐ฐ tsetse
๐จ๐ณ ้้่
๐ธ๐ฎ tsetse
๐ฎ๐ธ tsetse
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะตัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tsetse
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 26144 tsetse
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