Definition of ACARINE

acarine

Meanings

Plural: acarines

Noun

  • mite or tick
  • Synonym of acarid.

Adj

  • Of or caused by acari or mites.

Origin / Etymology

By surface analysis, acar- + -ine; either coined as such, or perhaps predating the prefix per se; see acarid ยง Etymology.

Synonyms

acarid

Scrabble Score: 9

acarine is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
acarine is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
acarine is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

acarine is a valid Words With Friends word