maringouin

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French

Etymology

From Guaraní mbarigui.

Pronunciation

Noun

maringouin m (plural maringouins)

  1. gallinipper
  2. (North America) mosquito
    Synonyms: cousin, moustique

Further reading

Louisiana Creole

Etymology

From French maringouin (mosquito).

Noun

maringouin

  1. mosquito

References

  • Fortier, Alcée (1895) Louisiana Folktales