Culex meaning

UK US /ˈkjulɛks/ 2 syllables

Culex (noun): type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface.

Definition of Culex

  1. type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface

    Synonyms: genus Culex

    Type of: arthropod genus

How to pronounce Culex

Culex is pronounced /ˈkjulɛks/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with CU · words ending in EX · 5-letter words

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