chigoe flea

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Noun chigoe flea has 1 sense

chigoe, chigger, chigoe flea, Tunga penetrans - small tropical flea; the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans
--₁ is a kind of flea
--₁ is a member of Tunga, genus Tunga

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Chigoe Flea

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A small tropical flea (Tunga penetrans) native to Central and South America, known for its parasitic behavior on humans and animals.

Example sentence: The chigoe fleas infested the village, causing discomfort and itchiness to the residents.

Related products: Chigoe flea treatments, Anti-flea sprays

Sense 2: A popular local term for the chigoe flea.

Example sentence: The locals referred to the irritating insect as the chigoe flea due to its prevalence in the region.

Related products: Local insect repellents

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