chigoe

/ˈt͡ʃɪ.ɡoʊ/

IPA: /CH IY1 G OW0/

noun
  1. 1

    A small tropical flea, Tunga penetrans, whose females burrow under the skin of animals, including humans, and lay their eggs, causing strong irritation and sores.

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