Thrips Definition & Meaning

thrips
noun
  1. any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive

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  • "roses thrips"
    AOL — AOL
  • "rose thrips"
    AOL — AOL

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