Associations to the word «Aedes»

Wiktionary

AËDES, noun. A mosquito, specifically a mosquito of the genus Aedes.
AEDES, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Culicidae   — a genus of mosquito., some species of which transmit serious diseases, including dengue fever, yellow fever, and chikungunya.
AEDES AEGYPTI, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Culicidae   — the mosquito responsible for dengue fever and yellow fever.

Dictionary definition

AEDES, noun. Yellow-fever mosquitos.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley