mite
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noun \ˈmīt\Definition of MITE
: any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
Origin of MITE
Middle English, from Old English mīte; akin to Middle Dutch mite mite, small copper coin
First Known Use: before 12th century
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