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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any leaping plant louse of the genus Psylla, or family Psyllidae.
2. 2
   small active cicada-like insect with hind legs adapted for leaping; feeds on plant juices wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

jumping plant lousejumping plant lousepsyllid

Etymology

Borrowed from translingual Psylla.

Related phrases

pear psylla

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