book mite
The term "book mite" can refer to either tiny insects that damage books or enthusiastic readers.
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Definition
C1Entomology
(informal)A small insect that infests and damages books and paper materials.
Example
- The library had to be closed temporarily due to an infestation of book mites.
B2Literature
(informal, slang)A person who is deeply engaged with reading.
Example
- She's such a book mite; she reads a new novel every week.
Similar
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