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a⋅del⋅gid

  [uh-del-jid]
–noun
any of various homopterous insects of the family Adelgidae, as Adelges abietis (spruce gall aphid) and Pineus pinifoliae (pine leaf aphid), that feed and form galls on conifers.
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Origin:
< NL Adelgidae, equiv. to Adelg(es) a genus name (appar. < Gk ádel(os) unseen, invisible (a- a- 6 + dêlos visible, clear) + NL -ges < ?: unexplained by the name's originator) + -idae -id 2
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Grow Hemlock at Home.
Rooted cuttings, very easy to do. Homemade plant propagation system.
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adelgid

noun
any of various insects that feed and form galls on conifers 
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