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Meaning of thrips in English
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/θrɪps/
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Noun
thrips
Etymology
late 18th century: via Latin from Greek, literally ‘woodworm’
Definitions
1.
any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any
Examples
« they feed on plant sap and many are destructive »