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Meaning of aphid
A small, soft-bodied insect that feeds on plants.
Etymology of aphid
The word "aphid" comes from the Greek word "aphis," meaning "plant louse," and the suffix "-id," which is a noun-forming suffix.
The term "aphid" has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to these small, plant-feeding insects.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small, soft-bodied insect of the superfamily Aphidoidea, typically having a pear-shaped body and feeding on plant sap.
- A type of insect that is often found in large colonies on plants and can be a significant pest.
Usage Examples
- The garden was infested with aphids, which were damaging the plants.
- The farmer used insecticide to control the aphid population.
- Aphids are often found on the stems and leaves of plants, where they feed on sap.
Antonyms
beneficial insect
helpful bug
useful creature
harmless organism
non-pest
non-parasite
predator
beneficial animal
useful animal
harmless creature
non-destructive insect
non-harmful bug
beneficial pest
non-damaging insect
helpful pest
non-pestilent insect