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mite

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1. mite - Noun

2. mite - Verb

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A minute arachnid, of the order Acarina, of which there are many species; as, the cheese mite, sugar mite, harvest mite, etc. See Acarina.

A small coin formerly circulated in England, rated at about a third of a farthing. The name is also applied to a small coin used in Palestine in the time of Christ.

Anything very small; a minute object; a very little quantity or particle.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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this dish could use a touch of garlic Source: Internet

Alexander Jannaeus was the first of the Jewish kings to introduce the "eight-ray star" or "eight-spoked wheel" symbol, in his bronze "Widow's mite" coins, in combination with the widespread Seleucid numismatic symbol of the anchor. Source: Internet

"A young girl alone in the world" donated "60 cents, the result of self denial."sfn One donor gave "five cents as a poor office boy's mite toward the Pedestal Fund." Source: Internet

Diagnosis Magnified view of a burrowing trail of the scabies mite: The scaly patch on the left was caused by the scratching and marks the mite's entry point into the skin. Source: Internet

Dele noted that the widow's mite would further strengthen partnership between Olam and farmers/producers of its major products. Source: Internet

It is a misconception that bathing dries the skin in people with eczema. citation Soaps should be avoided as they tend to strip the skin of natural oils and lead to excessive dryness. citation It is not clear whether dust mite reduction helps with eczema. Source: Internet

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