ACARID - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

very small free-living arachnid that is parasitic on animals or plants; related to ticks

Categories: Mite

Synonyms

Acarid

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "acarid" comes from Ancient Greek ἄκαρι, which comes from Translingual Acaridae.

🧩 Fun Fact

The Greek language preserved ancient Indo-European roots better than most other languages.