Nigua

[25] The nigua is a small but very dangerous insect which fixes itself in the feet, bores holes in the skin, and lays its eggs there. ❋ Various (N/A)

My American Heritage Spanish Dictionary lists pique and nigua for chigger. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It is a curious fact, that the whites born in the torrid zone may walk barefoot with impunity, in the same apartment where a European recently landed is exposed to the attack of the nigua or chegoe (Pulex penetrans). ❋ Unknown (1851)

The nigua therefore distinguishes what the most delicate chemical analysis could not distinguish, the cellular membrane and blood of a European from those of a creole white. ❋ Unknown (1851)

Segunda cancion es "bruca ma nigua" interpretada por la Orqueta Aragon This is a Tourist Vid of my ❋ Unknown (2010)

Vacation in CUBA, I hope You like it Guys, the reazon of my vid isn't politic, this is just a remember place i did visit last year, and I'd really enjoy it, a lot of people ask me for who is the people singing here is for you Guys: Songs: the first song: "voy ala calle vapor" by septeto habanero the second song: "bruca ma nigua" by orquesta aragon. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Caraguairazo.] [Footnote 47: The jigger, chigoe, or nigua (_Pulex penetrans_ of science) is a microscopic flea, that buries itself under the skin and lays a myriad eggs; the result is a painful tumor. ❋ James Orton (1853)