Definition of Mallophaga

1. Noun. Biting lice.

Exact synonyms: Order Mallophaga
Generic synonyms: Animal Order
Group relationships: Class Hexapoda, Class Insecta, Hexapoda, Insecta
Member holonyms: Bird Louse, Biting Louse, Louse, Genus Menopon, Menopon

Definition of Mallophaga

1. n. pl. An extensive group of insects which are parasitic on birds and mammals, and feed on the feathers and hair; -- called also bird lice. See Bird louse, under Bird.

Medical Definition of Mallophaga

1. An extensive group of insects which are parasitic on birds and mammals, and feed on the feathers and hair; called also bird lice. See Bird louse, under Bird. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A lock of wool + to eat. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mallophaga

mallet toe
malleted
malleting
mallets
malleus
malleuses
mallification
malling
mallings
malloc
malloced
mallocing
mallocs
mallomar
mallomars
mallophaga (current term)
mallophagan
mallophagans
mallophagous
mallory-weiss syndrome
mallory-weiss tear
mallotus
mallow
mallow family
mallowwort
mallowworts
malls
mallspeak
mallternative

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