Definition

A small insect that belongs to the leafhopper family and is often found on plants, some of which can cause damage to crops.

Example

The farmer noticed a jassid on the leaves of his tomato plants, which could harm the crop.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a jassid on your plants?

Yeah, I noticed some tiny bugs that looked like leafhoppers.

Those are definitely jassids; they can be really annoying.

I should probably do something about them before they damage my garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'jassid' originates from the family of insects known as 'Jassidae', which is derived from the Latin word 'jassus', meaning a type of leafhopper. The term refers specifically to a group of small, jumping insects that are often found on plants.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'jassus' for a type of leafhopper — this helps you remember that 'jassid' refers to a small jumping insect.

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