What does AEDES mean?

Here is the information on "aedes": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A genus of mosquitoes that transmit several diseases, including dengue fever, Zika virus, and yellow fever.
2. A mosquito belonging to the genus Aedes.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈeɪdiːz/
• UK: /ˈiːdiːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "aedes" comes from the Greek word "aēdēs," which means "unpleasant" or "odious." The genus Aedes was first described in 1818 by the Danish entomologist Johann Wilhelm Meigen. Aedes mosquitoes are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world and are known to transmit several diseases that can be harmful to humans.

Synonyms:

• Yellow fever mosquito
• Zika mosquito
• Dengue mosquito

Related Words:

• Agree
• Ahead
• Aside
• Aside
• Deeds

Example Sentences:

1. She contracted dengue fever from a bite of an Aedes mosquito.
2. Aedes aegypti is the most common species of Aedes mosquito that transmits the Zika virus.