Earwig

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1. Noun

Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera.

2. Noun

In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus Geophilus.

3. Noun

A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.

4. Verb

To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk.

5. Noun

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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