Associations to the word «Thrips»

Wiktionary

THRIPS, noun. Any of the many small insects of the order Thysanoptera, especially those that attack useful plants.
THRIPS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Thripidae   — the many common thrips species.

Dictionary definition

THRIPS, noun. Any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive.

Wise words

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