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thrip·​id | \ ˈthripə̇d \

Definition of thripid

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: of or relating to the family Thripidae

thripid

noun
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plural -s

Definition of thripid (Entry 2 of 2)

: an insect of the family Thripidae : thrips

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History and Etymology for thripid

Adjective

New Latin Thripidae

Noun

New Latin Thripidae

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“Thripid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thripid. Accessed 28 May. 2022.

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