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thripid

adjective
thrip·​id | \ ˈthripə̇d\

Definition of thripid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the family Thripidae

thripid

noun
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of thripid (Entry 2 of 2)

: an insect of the family Thripidae : thrips

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New Latin Thripidae

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