aphis

noun \ˈā-fəs also ˈa-fəs\

plural aphi·des \ˈā-fə-ˌdēz, ˈa-fə-\

Definition of APHIS

: any of a genus (Aphis) of aphids; broadly : aphid

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New Latin Aphid-, Aphis, genus name

First Known Use: 1763

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