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noun
A large aquatic true bug with pincer-like front legs, Lethocerus americanus
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
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Synonyms: electric light bug, giant water bug
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any other insect in the family Belastomatidae
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
History
Referring to the powerful bite containing proteolytic enzymes.
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