noun
mite
MYTE/maɪt/
An extremely small arachnid.
A tiny mite crawls across the underside of a leaf.
Etymology
Old English mite already named a minute parasitic creature. Its earlier name may have referred to cutting or biting, or alternatively to small size; the source leaves these explanations unresolved.
In context
by cutting off just the flower that's affected, you're hoping to get rid of that mite.
More examples
- Dust mites can trigger allergies.
- The vet treats the cat for ear mites.
- Under the microscope, the mite has eight legs.
Forms
mite · mites