mite mite /ˈmaɪt/

noun

1. () A slight but appreciable amount  ( hint , jot , pinch , mite , soupcon , speck , tinge , touch , soupçon )
   a slight but appreciable amount
    This dish could use a touch of garlic
   this dish could use a touch of garlic
   
2. Any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals, plants or stored foods  ( mite )
   any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals, plants or stored foods