mite
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐˈkaɾu/medium
a·ca·ro
Definition
A small arachnid of the order Acarina, often microscopic, including parasitic species such as dust mites.
Dust mites are a common trigger for asthma and allergies.
Spider mites can damage plants.
Common collocations
dust mitemite infestationallergy to mites
Etymology
Do latim 'acarus', do grego 'ákari'.