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chigoe - What does it mean?

Definition of 'chigoe'

English

(rfi) (Chigoe flea) (Tunga penetrans)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A small tropical flea, Tunga penetrans , whose females burrow under the skin of animals, including humans, and lay their eggs, causing strong irritation and sores.
  • Synonyms

    * chegoe, chegre, chigger, chigre, chique, jigger