sciarid

1 of 2

adjective

sci·​a·​rid
-rə̇d
: of or relating to the Sciaridae

sciarid

2 of 2

noun

"
plural -s
: a fly of the family Sciaridae : fungus gnat

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Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Sciaridae

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“Sciarid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sciarid. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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