psylla

noun

psyl·la ˈsi-lə

: 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

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The first known use of psylla was in 1852

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“Psylla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psylla. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

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