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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The substance which emits the very disagreeable odor used as a means of defense by the bedbug and many other Hemiptera.

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  • (adj.) smelling like bugs

    October 6, 2008

  • This brings memories of my childhood adventures with ants.

    February 23, 2009