aphid
noun/ˈeɪfɪd/
Frequency rank: #19,379 most common English word
Meaning
a tiny soft-bodied insect that feeds on plant sap and can damage crops.
Example sentence
The farmer noticed that aphid had infested his rose bushes and was causing the leaves to wilt.
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