acarien

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French

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acarien

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From acare +‎ -ien, from New Latin acarus. Compare English acarus, Spanish and Portuguese ácaro.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a.ka.ʁjɛ̃/
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Noun

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acarien m (plural acariens)

  1. (zoology) mite (an arachnid)

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