English Dictionary

chigoe

/ˈt͡ʃɪ.ɡoʊ/

noun

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.

I got bitten by a chigoe while hiking in the rainforest.

意味（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.