maringouin

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French

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Etymology

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From Guaraní mbarigui.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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maringouin m (plural maringouins)

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

Further reading

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Louisiana Creole

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Etymology

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From French maringouin (mosquito).

Noun

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maringouin

  1. mosquito

References

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  • Fortier, Alcée (1895) Louisiana Folktales