Definitions for chigoe
ˈtʃɪg oʊchi·goe

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. chigoe, chigger, chigoe flea, Tunga penetransnoun

   small tropical flea; the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. chigoenoun

   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.

2. Etymology: from Carib chico

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1. chigoe

   Tunga penetrans is a species of flea also known as the jigger, jigger flea, chigoe, chigo, chigoe flea, chigo flea, nigua, sand flea, or burrowing flea. It is a parasitic insect found in most tropical and sub-tropical climates. In its parasitic phase it has significant impact on its hosts, which include humans and certain other mammalian species. A parasitical infestation of T. penetrans is called tungiasis. Jiggers are often confused with chiggers, a type of mite. Jiggers are native to Central and South America, and have been introduced by colonialists to sub-Saharan Africa.Synonyms for Tunga penetrans include Sarcopsylla penetrans, Pulex penetrates, and many others.

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1. chigoe

   A chigoe, also known as a sand flea or jigger, is a small parasitic flea. Its Latin name is Tunga penetrans. Native to Central and South America, it is known for burrowing into the skin of both humans and animals, causing skin conditions. This parasitic skin penetration can lead to a variety of health problems including severe inflammation, sores, and secondary infections.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Chigoenoun

   alt. of Chigre

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Chigoe

   chig′ō, Chigre, Chigger, chig′ėr, n. a species of flea of the West Indies, the female of which buries itself beneath the toe-nails, and produces troublesome sores. [Fr. chique.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Chigoe

   an insect which infests the skin of the feet, multiplies incredibly, and is a great annoyance to the negro, who, however, is pretty expert in getting rid of it.

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1. • Flea

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of chigoe in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of chigoe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=chigoe
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chigoe
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chigoe
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chigoe
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=chigoe
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Chigoe