ked.
Any of the family Hippoboscidae of obligate parasites, especially the sheep ked, Melophagus ovinus.
Meaning & usage
Any of the family Hippoboscidae of obligate parasites, especially the sheep ked, Melophagus ovinus.
Where this word comes from
Of unknown origin. Possibly from or related to Old Danish keed (“sheep ked, louse-fly”).
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