Thrips (?), n. [L., a woodworm, Gr. &unr_;.] (Zoöl.) Any one of numerous small species of Thysanoptera, especially those which attack useful plants, as the grain thrips (Thrips cerealium).[1913 Webster]
&hand_; The term is also popularly applied to various other small injurious insects.[1913 Webster][1913 Webster]