Definition of Chigre. Meaning of Chigre. Synonyms of Chigre

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Definition of Chigre

Chigre
Chigoe Chig"oe, Chigre Chig"re, n. [Cf. F. chigue, perh. fr. Catalan chic small, Sp. chico; or of Peruvian origin.] (Zo["o]l.) A species of flea (Pulex penetrans), common in the West Indies and South America, which often attacks the feet or any exposed part of the human body, and burrowing beneath the skin produces great irritation. When the female is allowed to remain and breed, troublesome sores result, which are sometimes dangerous. See Jigger. [Written also chegre, chegoe, chique, chigger, jigger.] Note: The name is sometimes erroneously given to certain mites or ticks having similar habits.

Meaning of Chigre from wikipedia

- there are other varieties. Traditionally, it is served in sidrerías and chigres, pubs specialising in cider where it is also possible to have other drinks...
- store. Probe nacelle, transverse propellers in bow and stern. Davits and chigres: Popa porch for oceanography and towed sonar, lateral davit for rosettes...
- Busdongo and, from 1934, resided in Gijón. In Mieres, her family ran a tavern (chigre). Her mother also sang, and she pla**** the bagpipe and the drum, while her...
- resided, and later left for Oviedo and L'Entregu, where she worked first in a chigre [es], and later in a pharmacy. In 1946, Flórez married Graciano Rozada Vallina...
- Cider houses are common in Asturias, where they are called sidrerías or chigres, and the Basque Country, where they are called sagardotegi. As cider has...