seed tick

noun

1. the six-legged nymphal form of a tick, somewhat resembling a seed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seed tick¹

An Americanism dating back to 1695–1705

Example Sentences

It is also a splendid thing for brushing off that terrible little insect, the seed tick.

From Project Gutenberg

What was most aggravating were two pests of that region, the seed-tick and the chigger.

From Project Gutenberg