anophele

/ænɒˈfiːli/ or /ænɒˈfiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A female mosquito of the genus Anopheles, which transmits malaria.

“The anophele mosquitoes in the region were the primary vectors of the malaria outbreak.”

Synonyms

  • mosquito
  • vector

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • protector