Pyroglyphus

Translingual

Etymology

New Latin, from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) +‎ γλύφω (glúphō, “to carve”) +‎ -ος (-os, nominal suffix), referring to eczema caused by the arthropod, characterized with intense itching and a red rash.

Proper noun

Pyroglyphus m

1. (dated) A taxonomic genus within the family Pyroglyphidae – certain dust mites.

Derived terms

• Pyroglyphidae
• Pyroglyphinae