Day-biter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Day-biter is a noun meaning An insect, especially a mosquito, that bites during the day.
Meaning
An insect, especially a mosquito, that bites during the day.
Example Sentences
Aedes is a well know^([sic]) day-biter (although it can bite at night too) and is best known as the carrier of the yellow fever and dengue viruses.
Word Forms
- day-biters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include night-biter, musquito, buzzie, day-moth, noseeum, mosquito.
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