Associations to the word «Chigoe»

Wiktionary

CHIGOE, noun. A small tropical flea, Tunga penetrans, whose females burrow under the skin of animals, including humans, and lay their eggs, causing strong irritation and sores.
CHIGOE FLEA, noun. A parasitic flea, Tunga penetrans.
CHIGOE FLEAS, noun. Plural of chigoe flea

Dictionary definition

CHIGOE, noun. Small tropical flea; the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans.

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