Anystidae

plural noun

Anys·​ti·​dae

əˈnistəˌdē

: a family of predatory mites having no median groove in the cephalothorax and the last joint of the first pair of legs not swollen though usually long

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, from Anystis, type genus (of uncertain origin) + -idae -idae

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!