aphis/ˈeɪ.fɪs/EtymologyUnadapted borrowing from New Latin aphis, coined by Linnaeus in 1758. Doublet of aphid.aphis means an aphid. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 83 out of 100.aphis is pronounced /ˈeɪ.fɪs/.nounAn aphid.