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1. (n.) anopheles
any of several mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles, certain species of which are vectors of the parasite causing malaria in humans.
Etymology: (1895–1900; < NL < Gk anōphelēs useless, hurtful, harmful =an-an -1+-ophelēs, adj. der. of óphelos profit)
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1. (noun) Anopheles, genus Anopheles
malaria mosquitoes; distinguished by the adult's head-downward stance and absence of breathing tubes in the larvae
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1. ANOPHELES
A genus of mosquitoes (CULICIDAE) that are known vectors of MALARIA.
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