Etymology

ovicide

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Today it means: Any substance designed to kill or destroy eggs or ova, especially those of insects, mites, or other pests or parasites. Full definition →

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ovicide · noun1

From ovi- (“egg; ovum”) + -cide (“killer; killing”).

ovicide · noun2

From ovi- (“sheep”) + -cide (“killing”).

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