n. any of an order -Dermaptera- of widely distributed insects with short; horny forewings; a pair of forceps at the terminal end of the abdomen; and biting mouthparts
He stepped on an earwig.
He stepped on an earwig.
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A common earwig has large cerci.
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2 syllables
ear-wig
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