ērce

Noun

 * 1) mite

Etymology
From (with er̄ > ē:r), from  (whence also, q.v.) with an extra -(e)k. The original meaning was probably “one who pierces, tears.” Cognates include 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬,, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1) tick, mite numerous species of tiny arachnids of subclass that live as parasites on various plants and animals