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giant water bug

noun

Definition of giant water bug

: any of a family (Belostomatidae and especially genus Lethocerus) of very large predatory aquatic bugs capable of inflicting a painful bite

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 Adventurous eaters may even be tempted to try their taste buds on more exotic offerings like giant water bugs, black soldier fly larvae or tarantulas. — Julia Sclafani, Daily Pilot, "Cricket chips? Ant caviar? O.C. Fair showcases the latest sustainable healthy food trend: Bugs," 31 July 2019 For instance, in 2011, Ohba reported the first observation of a giant water bug preying on a turtle. — National Geographic, "Giant water bugs eat turtles, ducklings, and even snakes," 3 Apr. 2019

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First Known Use of giant water bug

1901, in the meaning defined above

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giant water bug

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Medical Definition of giant water bug

: any of a family (Belostomatidae and especially genus Lethocerus) of very large predatory bug capable of inflicting a painful bite

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