What does APHIS mean?

aphis

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

1. A small insect that feeds on the sap of plants and can cause damage to crops. (source: KoalaChat)

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈeɪfɪs/
• UK: /ˈeɪfɪs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "aphis" is derived from the Greek word "aphidēs" which means "unsparing". It was first used in the mid 18th century to describe a small insect that feeds on the sap of plants. Aphis is known to cause damage to crops and is considered a pest by farmers and gardeners. (source: KoalaChat)

Synonyms:

• Plant lice
• Greenfly
• Blackfly

Related Words:

• Apish
• Aphis
• Aphid
• Aphro
• Apnea

Example Sentences:

1. The farmer sprayed the crops with insecticide to get rid of the aphis. (source: KoalaChat)
2. The garden was infested with aphis and the plants were dying. (source: KoalaChat)