Meaning of the word thrips in English
What does thrips mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
thrips
US /θrɪps/
UK /θrɪps/
Noun
any of various minute insects of the order Thysanoptera, typically having a slender body and two pairs of narrow, fringed wings, feeding on plant sap and often damaging crops.
Example:
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The farmer noticed tiny thrips damaging his tomato plants.
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Thrips can transmit viruses between plants.