Chigoe

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈt͡ʃɪ.É¡oÊŠ/

Origin

from chico.

Full definition of chigoe

Noun

1. A small tropical flea, Tunga penetrans, whose females burrow under the skin of animals, including humans, and lay their eggs, causing strong irritation and sores.

Synonyms

• (Tunga penetrans) chegoe, chegre, chigger, chigre, chique, jigger