Associations to the word «Tunga»

Wiktionary

TUNGA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Tungidae   — certain fleas, including the chigoe flea.
TUNGA PENETRANS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Tungidae   — the chigoe flea.

Dictionary definition

TUNGA, noun. A genus of Siphonaptera.

Wise words

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Alexander Pope