-myza

Translingual

suffix
Definitions
  • Used to form taxonomic names, especially of genera of insects with a sucking-type proboscis

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek μυζάω (I suck).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μυζάω

Gloss

I suck

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