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词汇 merrywing
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Definition of merrywing in English:

merrywing

noun ˈmɛrɪwɪŋ
Caribbean
  • A biting midge, gnat, or mosquito found in the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica and Barbados.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Richard Ligon (c1585–1662), business agent and natural science writer. From merry + wing, after Portuguese maruim (also in forms marigüi, maringuim, meruí, meruim, etc.) from Tupi mari'wi or a related form.

Definition of merrywing in US English:

merrywing

nounˈmɛrɪwɪŋ
Caribbean
  • A biting midge, gnat, or mosquito found in the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica and Barbados.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Richard Ligon (c1585–1662), business agent and natural science writer. From merry + wing, after Portuguese maruim (also in forms marigüi, maringuim, meruí, meruim, etc.) from Tupi mari'wi or a related form.

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