First Known Use: 1691
Dictionary
chigoe
noun chi·goe \ˈchi-(ˌ)gō, ˈchē-\
Definition of CHIGOE
1
: a tropical flea (Tunga penetrans) of which the fertile female causes great discomfort by burrowing under the skin
2
: chigger 2
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Origin of CHIGOE
Carib chico
Medical Dictionary
chigoe
noun chi·goe \ˈchig-(ˌ)ō, ˈchē-(ˌ)gō\
Medical Definition of CHIGOE
1
: a tropical flea belonging to the genus Tunga (T. penetrans) of which the fertile female causes great discomfort by burrowing under the skin—called also chigger, sand flea
2
: chigger 2
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