miticide en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English mite Proto-Indo-European *kh₂eyd- Proto-Indo-European *-eti Proto-Indo-European *kh₂éydeti Proto-Italic *kaidō Latin caedō Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂ Proto-Italic *-ā Latin -a Latin -cīdader. Middle French -cidebor. English -cide English miticide From mite + -cide.
Meanings
- Any pesticide intended to kill mites.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| miticides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |