About The Word Earwig
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Earwig
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What's The Definition Of Earwig?
[n] any of numerous insects of the order Dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen
Synonyms | Synonyms for Earwig: Related Terms | Find terms related to Earwig: See Also | common European earwig | Dermaptera | Forficula auricularia | insect | order Dermaptera Earwig In Webster's Dictionary \Ear"wig`\, n. [AS. e['a]rwicga; e['a]re ear + wicga
beetle, worm: cf. Prov. E. erri-wiggle.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any insect of the genus {Forticula} and related
genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera.
2. (Zo["o]l.) In America, any small chilopodous myriapod,
esp. of the genus {Geophilus}.
Note: Both insects are so called from the supposition that
they creep into the human ear.
3. A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.
--Johnson.
\Ear"wig`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Earwigged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Earwigging}.] To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk. ``No longer was he earwigged by the Lord Cravens.'' --Lord Campbell. |
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