grape phylloxera
noun
See under phylloxera.
Words nearby grape phylloxera
grape,
grape family,
grape fern,
grape hyacinth,
grape ivy,
grape phylloxera,
grape stake,
grape sugar,
grapefruit,
grapefruit league,
grapeline
Definition for grape phylloxera (2 of 2)
phylloxera
[ fil-uh k-seer-uh, fi-lok-ser-uh ]
/ ˌfɪl əkˈsɪər ə, fɪˈlɒk sər ə /
noun, plural phyl·lox·e·rae [fil-uh k-seer-ee, fi-lok-suh-ree] /ˌfɪl əkˈsɪər i, fɪˈlɒk səˌri/, phyl·lox·e·ras.
any of several plant lice of the genus Phylloxera, especially P. vitifoliae (grape phylloxera), which attacks the leaves and roots of grapevines.
Origin of phylloxera
1865–70; < New Latin (1834) < Greek
phyllo-
phyllo- +
xērá, feminine of
xērós dry; so named in reference to the dessication of leaves caused by some species
British Dictionary definitions for grape phylloxera
phylloxera
/ (ˌfɪlɒkˈsɪərə, fɪˈlɒksərə) /
noun plural -rae (-riː) or -ras
any homopterous insect of the genus Phylloxera, such as P. vitifolia (or Viteus vitifolii) (vine phylloxera), typically feeding on plant juices, esp of vines: family Phylloxeridae
Word Origin for phylloxera
C19: from New Latin
phyllo- + Greek
xēros dry