insect
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
insects
plural
insects
Britannica Dictionary definition of INSECT
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a small animal that has six legs and a body formed of three parts and that may have wings
— often used before another noun
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flies, bees, and other insects [=(chiefly US, informal) bugs]
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a swarm of flying insects
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an insect bite
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Use plenty of insect spray/repellent to keep the mosquitoes from biting you.
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