Davainea

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Etymology[edit]

From feminine singular of New Latin davaineus, from French physician Casimir Davaine +‎ -eus.

Proper noun[edit]

Davainea f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Davaineidae – very small taenioid tapeworms infesting the intestine of gallinaceous birds and occasionally of man.

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  • English: davainea

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