Adelea
noun
Ade·lea
\ə-ˈdē-lē-ə\
Definition of Adelea
: a large genus of protozoans of the order Coccidia that are parasitic on arthropods and have two sporozoites in each sporocyst
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Origin and Etymology of adelea
New Latin, from Greek adēlos unseen — more at adel-
First Known Use: 1882
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