Bedbug
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɛdˌbʌɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bedbug is a noun meaning Any similar insect of family Cimicidae, that feeds on the blood of humans and certain other warm-blooded animals.
Meaning
Any similar insect of family Cimicidae, that feeds on the blood of humans and certain other warm-blooded animals.
More Meanings
- A small nocturnal insect pest of humans, of species Cimex lectularius (common bedbug) and Cimex hemipterus (tropical bedbug) that feeds on the blood of humans during sleep.
Example Sentences
Fiona rapidly discovered that the hotel was infested with bedbugs.
In Morocco, love philtres are composed of yolk of egg and bedbugs.
Word Forms
- bedbugs
- bed bug
- bed-bug
Synonyms for bedbug
Depending on context, synonyms include chinch, bed bug.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chinch, bed bug, cimex, cimicid, mosquito, hornbug.
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