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jig⋅ger

2[jig-er]
–noun
1. Also called jigger flea. chigoe.
2. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. chigger.

Origin:
1750–60; var. of chigger
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Main Entry: jig·ger
Pronunciation: 'jig-&r
Function: noun
: CHIGGER
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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jigger jig·ger2 (jĭg'ər)
n.

  1. See chigger.

  2. See chigoe.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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