psylla

noun

psyl·​la ˈsi-lə How to pronounce psylla (audio)
: any of various plant lice (family Psyllidae) including economically important plant pests compare pear psylla

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from Greek, flea; akin to Latin pulex flea, Sanskrit pluṣi

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of psylla was in 1852

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Cite this Entry

“Psylla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psylla. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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