| Pronunciation: | | 'eer`wig
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[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 |
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EARWIG is a 6 letter word that starts with E. |
| | See Also: | | common European earwig, Dermaptera, Forficula auricularia, insect, order Dermaptera |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Seeing an earwig in your dream means unpleasant news that will affect you and your business and family relations. |
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