Plural of chigoe; multiple tropical fleas that burrow into skin.
Plural form of chigoe, applying English -s pluralization to the Spanish/Portuguese-derived term.
Historical records show that chigoe infestations were so common in European colonies that removing them became a specialized skill—some enslaved people who had resistance to the parasites were valued partly for their ability to treat others' infections.
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