Associations to the word «Culex»

Wiktionary

CULEX, noun. Any of various mosquitoes of the genus Culex, some of which carry disease
CULEX, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Culicidae   — certain mosquitoes, including several that transmit important diseases.
CULEX, proper noun. A taxonomic subgenus within the genus Culex   — certain mosquitoes.

Dictionary definition

CULEX, noun. Type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface.

Wise words

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