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1. (n.) culex
any of numerous mosquitoes constituting the genus Culex, standing with the body parallel to surfaces, including the common house mosquito,
C. pipiens.
Etymology: (1825–50; < NL (Linnaeus); L: gnat, midge)
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1. (noun) Culex, genus Culex
type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
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1. (noun) Culex
a genus of dipterous insects, including the gnat and mosquito
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1. Culex
A genus of mosquitoes (CULICIDAE) commonly found in tropical regions. Species of this genus are vectors for ST. LOUIS ENCEPHALITIS as well as many other diseases of man and domestic and wild animals.
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