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culex
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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).
[Latin, gnat.]
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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Noun1.culex - type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surfaceCulex - 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
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