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Meaning of "thrips" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD THRIPS

Via New Latin from Greek: woodworm.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF THRIPS

θrɪps


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THRIPS

noun
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Thrips is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THRIPS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Thrips

Thrips (Order Thysanoptera) are tiny, slender insects with fringed wings (thus the scientific name, from the Greek thysanos (fringe) + pteron (wing)). Other common names for thrips include thunderflies, thunderbugs, storm flies, thunderblights, storm bugs, corn flies and corn lice. Thrips species feed on a large variety of plants and animals by puncturing them and sucking up the contents. A large number of thrips species are considered pests, because they feed on plants with commercial value. Some species of thrips feed on other insects or mites and are considered beneficial, while some feed on fungal spores or pollen. So far around 5,000 species have been described. Thrips are generally tiny (1 mm long or less) and are not good flyers, although they can be carried long distances by the wind. In the right conditions, many species can exponentially increase in population size and form large swarms, making them an irritation to humans. Like the words sheep, deer or moose, the word thrips is used for both the singular and plural forms, so there may be many thrips or a single thrips.

Definition of thrips in the English dictionary

The definition of thrips in the dictionary is any of various small slender-bodied insects of the order Thysanoptera, typically having piercing mouthparts and narrow feathery wings and feeding on plant sap. Some species are serious plant pests.

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THRIPS

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WORDS THAT END LIKE THRIPS

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Synonyms and antonyms of thrips in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «thrips» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THRIPS

Find out the translation of thrips to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of thrips from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «thrips» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

蓟马
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

trips
570 millions of speakers
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English

thrips
510 millions of speakers
hi

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thrips
380 millions of speakers
ar

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التربس
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

трипс
278 millions of speakers
pt

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tripes
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

থ্রিপস্
260 millions of speakers
fr

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thrips
220 millions of speakers
ms

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Thrips
190 millions of speakers
de

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Thripse
180 millions of speakers
ja

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アザミウマ
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

총채 벌레
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Thrips
85 millions of speakers
vi

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bọ trĩ
80 millions of speakers
ta

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பேன்கள்
75 millions of speakers
mr

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गळती
75 millions of speakers
tr

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thripsi
70 millions of speakers
it

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tripidi
65 millions of speakers
pl

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wciornastków
50 millions of speakers
uk

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трипс
40 millions of speakers
ro

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Thrips
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θρίπες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Blaaspootjies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

trips
10 millions of speakers
no

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thrips
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THRIPS»

Discover the use of thrips in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to thrips and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pests of Crops in Warmer Climates and Their Control
Thrips (Order Thysanoptera) A large worldwide group with at least 5000 species, well represented in the tropics but most abundant in temperate regions where their extensive summer dispersal flights earn them the name of 'thunder-flies'.
Dennis S. Hill, 2008
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Ortho Home Gardener's Problem Solver
Leaf thrips damage to vibumum. Thrips are tiny (less than '/16 inch), slender insects of the order Thysanoptem, which means bristle wings or fringe irings . Adults are tan to dark brown or black with two pairs of featherlike wings. The immature ...
Denny Schrock, Ortho Books, 2004
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Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs: An Integrated Pest ...
Bleaching and stippling on viburnum foliage infested with greenhouse thrips. Because this sluggish thrips feeds openly on the underside of leaves, it is controlled by thorough coverage with insecticidal soap or oil. However, no treatment will ...
Steve H. Dreistadt, Mary Louise Flint, 2004
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Arabidopsis Protocols
Thrips Thrips, in most cases the species Frankliniella occidentalis, are another serious pest of Arabidopsis. In their 3-wk life cycle, these insects pass from eggs through two larval and two pupal stages to become adults. Pupae are generally in ...
Julio Salinas, Jose J. Sánchez-Serrano, 2006
5
Pests of Field Crops and Pastures: Identification and Control
Tomato thrips, Frankliniella schultzei (Trybom) Plague thrips, Thrips imaginis Bagnall Distribution: Cosmopolitan species present in all Australian states. Pest status: Major, widespread and regular. Identification: Adults are 2 mm in length, ...
Peter Bailey, 2007
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Urban Insects and Arachnids: A Handbook of Urban Entomology
Thrips are 0.75-2.0 mm long and have a slightly compressed or flattened body. They are usually pale yellow to dark brown, to black. Wings are long and narrow with few or no veins ; there is an outer marginal row of long, delicate setae.
William H. Robinson, 2005
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Insects and fungi associated with Cardus thistles (compositae)
Carduus pycnocephalus (S. Europe) Remarks: Occasional adults feeding on leaves Sources: Goeden (1974) THYSANOPTERA Unident. thrips sp. Plant recs.: Carduus defloratus (Switzerland); C. nutans (S. Dak.) Remarks: In flowers Sources: ...
Suzanne W. T. Batra, United States. Science and Education Administration, 1981
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Evolution of the Insects
FEEDING HABITS Most species feed on plant tissues, but various thrips feed on pollen and fungal mycelia and spores; however, some are predacious. Predacious species are not particularly specialized and feed on minute animals that are ...
David Grimaldi, Michael S. Engel, 2005
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Thrips as Primary Pollinators of Sympatric Species of ...
The contribution that thrips make to Chamaedorea pollination cannot be determined based only on their high abundance at inflorescences. They also must carry pollen on their bodies and behave in a way that allows the pollen to be carried to ...
Holly Porter Morgan, 2007
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Thrips biology and management
''The editors are to be congratulated in compiling this volume which should not be missing from the bookshelf of any thysanopterist, agronomist or entomologist, encountering this unusual but fascinating order of insects.
Bruce L. Parker, Margaret Skinner, Trevor Lewis, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THRIPS»

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Florida concerned over insecticide-resistant thrips
Monitoring to evaluate continued susceptibility of pests to pesticides is an important part of any pest management program. Thrips are known for their ability to ... «agprofessional.com, Jul 15»
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When it comes to cotton thrips, planting date and tillage matter
Considering certain risk factors can give producers a heads-up when it comes to controlling thrips on cotton. Planting date and tillage practices can impact thrips ... «Southeast Farm Press, Apr 15»
3
PSI's most wanted: Western Flower Thrip
Bio: Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are still the most destructive insect pest of greenhouse-grown horticultural crops, the reason being that ... «Greenhouse Management, Apr 15»
4
Onion thrips reproducing early
Onion thrips, which spread iris yellow spot virus, are reproducing much earlier than usual in Malheur County, Ore., and Western Idaho, a crop expert says. «Capital Press, Mar 15»
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North Carolina facing neonicotinoid-resistant thrips
To control thrips, North Carolina State University is recommending cotton producers use an insecticidal seed treatment with an additional foliar spray of Orthene ... «Southeast Farm Press, Mar 15»
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Exceptional Care Needed When Taking On Common Blossom Thrips
Common blossom thrips (Frankliniella schultzei Trybom) is a polyphagous pest, which feeds on various ornamental and edible crop hosts and has been ... «Growing Produce, Jan 15»
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Cost-effective onion thrips control program 2: Apply at right time …
Applying onion thrips insecticides at the right time is critical to ensure success and delay resistance. Products need to be applied when they are most effective ... «Michigan State University Extension, Jan 15»
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Cotton growers saw thrips resistance in 2014
THRIPS RESISTANCE HAS been confirmed to the neonicotinoid cotton seed treatments. Once cotton reaches the fifth true-leaf stage, it's beyond the point of ... «Southeast Farm Press, Jan 15»
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Take Control Of Thrips In Your Greenhouse
Thrips, one of the tiniest pests of greenhouse crops, are the carrier of one of the worst diseases on tomatoes and peppers. Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), ... «Growing Produce, Oct 14»
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Carolina cotton: Seed treatment plus foliar spray needed for thrips
Cool conditions in North Carolina right after cotton planting creates the ideal environment for thrips, which is one of the reason NC State recommends an ... «Southeast Farm Press, Sep 14»
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