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Topic: INSECTS
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(v)
fly
(n)
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roach
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(v)
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(n)
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swarm
(n)
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(v)
tarantula
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wasp
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Date:
1600-1700
Language:
Latin
Origin:
insectum, from insecare
'to cut into'
; because insects have a body in separate parts
insect
noun
in‧sect
[
countable
]
HBI
a small creature such as a fly or
ant
, that has six legs, and sometimes wings
:
an insect bite
flying insects
Don't forget to bring
insect repellant
(=
a chemical to keep insects away
)
.
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