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  1. 1. n. Any one of numerous small species of Thysanoptera, especially those which attack useful plants, as the grain thrips (Thrips cerealium). Source: opted
  2. 2. n. any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive Source: wordnet
  3. 3. Any one of numerous small species of Thysanoptera, especially those which attack useful plants, as the grain thrips (Thrips cerealium). Note: The term is also popularly applied to various other small injurious insects. Source: webster
  4. 4. Any one of numerous small species of Thysanoptera, especiallythose which attack useful plants, as the grain thrips (Thripscerealium). Source: adambom
  5. 5. n. any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive n. any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive Source: ecdict

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