"mosquito wire" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mosquito wire (uncountable)
  1. Wire mesh used to keep out mosquitoes. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-mosquito_wire-en-noun-K9~jn7nP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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