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Definition of: aedes
(ā·ē′dēz) noun
Any of a genus (Aëdes) of mosquitoes which includes species that are vectors for yellow fever, dengue, and other diseases. [<NL <Gk. aēdēs unpleasant < a-not + hēdys sweet]
—a·e·dine adjective
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