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cu·lex  (kylks)

n. pl. cu·li·ces (-l-sz)

Any of various mosquitoes of the genus Culex, which includes the common house mosquito (C. pipiens).

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[Latin, gnat.]

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culex [ˈkjuːlɛks]

n pl -lices [-lɪˌsiːz]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any mosquito of the genus Culex, such as C. pipiens, the common mosquito

[from Latin: midge, gnat; related to Old Irish cuil gnat]

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Culex - type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface genus Culex arthropod genus - a genus of arthropods Culicidae, family Culicidae - mosquitoes common mosquito, Culex pipiens - common house mosquito Culex fatigans, Culex quinquefasciatus - widespread tropical mosquito that transmits filarial worms