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earwig
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earwig
(noun)
earwig
/
ˈ
iɚˌwɪg/
noun
plural
earwigs
earwig
/
ˈ
iɚˌwɪg/
noun
plural
earwigs
Britannica Dictionary definition of EARWIG
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an insect that has long, thin feelers and two curved, pointed parts at the end of the body
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