sheep tick

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Definition of sheep tick in English English dictionary

A wingless louselike fly (Melophagus ovinus) that is parasitic to sheep, causing skin irritations that result in loss of wool. Also called sheep ked

parasitic on sheep and cattle as well as humans; can transmit looping ill in sheep (acute viral disease of the nervous system); a vector for Lyme disease spirochete

Turkish pronunciation

şip tîk

Pronunciation

/ˈsʜēp ˈtək/ /ˈʃiːp ˈtɪk/