chigoe

chi·goe

noun \ˈchig-(ˌ)ō, ˈchē-(ˌ)gō\

Definition of CHIGOE

1

: a tropical flea belonging to the genus Tunga (T. penetrans) of which the fertile female causes great discomfort by burrowing under the skin—called also chigger, sand flea

2

: chigger 2